The company's acquisition debts limited its ability to invest in research and development.

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

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

He repaid his debts of honor before he left the town.

After the war, many veterans returned home still burdened by debts of honour they felt compelled to repay.

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

Many migrants fell into debt bondage, unable to leave their jobs or make decisions about their lives because of unpaid loans.

The company issued a debt instrument to secure short-term funding.

The bank hid billions in toxic debt on its balance sheet until investors discovered the losses.

The debt-ridden small business struggled to keep its doors open during the economic downturn.