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something that you promise to give someone if you cannot pay back a loan
They put up their house as collateral for the loan.
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Recent Examples of collateral
Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, no one from DRI had been able to assemble a loan that could use the cut emeralds as collateral by the time Conetto and Thomas arrived in Brazil in September 2001.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more important, her daughter’s life is collateral.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Their luxury waterfront home is being used as collateral in their release arrangements.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, no one from DRI had been able to assemble a loan that could use the cut emeralds as collateral by the time Conetto and Thomas arrived in Brazil in September 2001.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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They are used for trading on centralized and decentralized exchanges, and they are used as collateral in decentralized finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more important, her daughter’s life is collateral.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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BetMGM offers new players a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 + $25 on the house with BetMGM Casino bonus code MCCASINO.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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All applicants also need to show a passport that's valid for at least six months, bank deposits over the last six months with a minimum of at least $10,000 per month, plus proof of international health insurance and remote work experience, like a resume or work contract.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Additional peripheral mounts will be released in August, including the $99 Pro Flying surfaces for a joystick and throttle, the $189 Pro Desktop desk surface for a mouse and keyboard, and the $199 Pro Racing surfaces for a steering wheel and pedals.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the early 2000s, the leadership team took a peripheral risk by investing in streaming technology—a bet that seemed uncertain at the time.ByMargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a related action, Alijah A. Coleman, 19, Chicago, was charged with manufacture/delivery of cannabis/more than 100 grams after officers recovered 21 plastic sandwich bags containing 165 grams of cannabis, about 50 empty sandwich bags and two digital scales, police said.Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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In related news, Microsoft recently rejected a Halo/Doom crossover episode pitch for Prime Video's Secret Level.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The deal also needed to go to the firefighter union for a ratification vote by its members — and could have been rejected, requiring additional negotiations.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Investors are expecting the central bank to unveil fresh monetary easing steps this year, such as additional cuts to the main interest rate and the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity. — AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD 2.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Start by assessing your coverage: Medicare: Familiarize yourself with what Medicare covers and consider supplemental insurance (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage plans to fill in gaps.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, proceeds from official souvenir sales for both of Obama’s inaugurations went toward paying for inaugural events, according to contemporaneous news accounts.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Then, we’re treated to quotes from contemporaneous reviews of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Dracula.Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Collateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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