Sentence examples for a debt from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a debt" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an amount of money that is owed or due to someone.
Example: "He struggled to pay off a debt that had been accumulating for years."
Alternatives: "an obligation" or "a liability."

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WHEN is a debt not a debt?

"A debt crisis is coming.

Greece has a debt crisis.

Here a debt, there a debt, everywhere a debt-debt.

The Confederacy owes you a debt".

Or it could imply a debt restructuring.

We don't have a debt crisis.

IS PARAGUAY heading for a debt default?

Not repay a debt?

Switzerland introduced a debt brake in 2001.

We've got a debt crisis coming".

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