as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in
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debts
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This includes your income, monthly expenses and outstanding debts to determine whether paying your tax bill would prevent you from covering basic living costs like housing, food and utilities.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Wyoming enacted a law allowing rural hospitals to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy, normally reserved for financially stressed cities to reorganize debts and repay creditors while protecting them from legal action.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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