assets
/ˈæ ˌsɛts/
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Definition(s):
- (n) anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
Usage(s):
- The SPV will buy the assets securing TALF loans.
- The fund cannot immediately sell these assets, except at a fatal loss, so it would sell its more liquid assets.
- Its assets are so huge, and so interconnected, that the Feds stepped in to save the insurance giant from bankruptcy.
Quotes
- But he added when they got into tough situations, NATO must "employ all assets to ensure your safety, keeping in mind, again, the importance of avoiding civilian casualties."on Jul 4, 2010 By: David Petraeus Source: The Associated Press
- "We may be dealing with a 17th-century crime, but we need to bring 21st-century assets to bear," Clinton said.on Apr 15, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: USA Today
- "We're prepared to help move US Navy assets to help find those who have lost their lives, to help find the missing, and to help stabilise the situation," Bush said. "Let the US come and help you help the people."on May 6, 2008 By: President Bush Source: IRINnews.org
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