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Recent Examples of promissory note
To protect yourself, secure collateral (a car, equipment, or even a property lien) or use a legal promissory note.
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Sam Dogen, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Pino’s former development company, Century Homebuilders Group — now run by Tatiana — has agreed to forgive a promissory note for $691,470 that was owed by Carlos Pino, who heads the family’s original plumbing wholesale business founded by the brothers’ father.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Draft a promissory note, charge at least the IRS's minimum interest rate (called the Applicable Federal Rate) and spell out terms.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
In exchange, Terrell had signed a promissory note committing to pay her $60,000 by year-end.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Sam Dogen, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Pino’s former development company, Century Homebuilders Group — now run by Tatiana — has agreed to forgive a promissory note for $691,470 that was owed by Carlos Pino, who heads the family’s original plumbing wholesale business founded by the brothers’ father.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Draft a promissory note, charge at least the IRS's minimum interest rate (called the Applicable Federal Rate) and spell out terms.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
In exchange, Terrell had signed a promissory note committing to pay her $60,000 by year-end.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promissory note
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promissory note
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Documentation from Western Union showed the money orders had been cashed by Jayven Christian Jolly, the report said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Officials said Cruz Quiles would cash the money orders or deposit them into his own bank accounts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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The beans represent coins, the greens they are served with symbolize paper money, and cornbread is for gold.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
30 Dec. 2025
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The sharp rally in gold and silver can be read as a market referendum on the credibility of paper money.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Not all vendors accept credit cards or electronic payments, so make sure to bring your folding money.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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And on New Year's Day, the traditional Southern spread consists of black-eyed peas and collard greens (symbols for wealth—coins and green folding money, respectively), ham or pork (for prosperity), and cornbread (for gold).—
Taysha Murtaugh,
Country Living,
30 Nov. 2021
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The money would be used for general city services such as emergency services, parks and sidewalk repairs, according to a draft ballot measure.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Campbell’s 32 5/8-inch arm length — considered short for a left tackle — was the subject of scrutiny during last year’s pre-draft process.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Promissory note.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promissory%20note. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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