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lease

[lees] / lis /
VERB
rent object, residence
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The annualized ratio of net loan and lease charge-offs to average loans and leases, which represents the share of loans unlikely to be repaid, fell to 0.03% from 0.11%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The company also told analysts it had accelerated talks with customers and re-engaged lease discussions for the Matador site in the wake of Neugebauer’s departure after the close of trading Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Sila will become a private company after the deal closes, with Blue Owl acquiring a healthcare net lease portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A wave of them is hitting the market as they come off lease from 2023, a year of heightened EV enthusiasm and new models.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She signed the lease even though she didn’t have the money in the bank.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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