Many economists argued that the new government should refuse to pay the odious debts inherited from the previous regime.

The IMF warned that rising sovereign debts could destabilize emerging markets.

Many multinational corporations are finally acknowledging their carbon debts and developing plans to offset them.

The country's rising foreign debts prompted strict austerity measures.

Rising interest rates have made it harder for households to manage their domestic debts.

The city's bonded debts forced officials to delay infrastructure projects this year.

The bank wrote off millions in toxic debts to stabilize its balance sheet.

The company wrote off several bad debts after a thorough review of customer accounts.

She spent decades trying to ignore her karmic debts, but they kept returning until she took responsibility.

After reviewing his finances, the counselor explained that unsecured debts would likely be discharged in bankruptcy.