indebted
adjective
in·debt·ed
in-ˈde-təd 
1
: owing gratitude or recognition to another : beholden
2
: owing money
Examples of indebted in a Sentence
thereafter forever felt indebted to the producer for giving her her lucky break
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Although Pemex has had a number of upstream successes over the decades, it has often been hampered by political decisions and the government’s excess taxation that left the company heavily indebted.
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Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Gone were the light acoustic drums and Fender Rhodes, in were catchy choruses and edgy melodies, songs rooted in soul yet equally indebted to rap.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
While the European Commission can borrow more cheaply than most member states, the loans still count against national debt levels, which could pose a problem for highly indebted countries that do not want to spook markets.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The firm appears to be the only indebted company made completely whole during the last financial reporting period, after the group paid its entire $1,925 outstanding bill sometime between late October and the end of December, the filings show.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Gone were the light acoustic drums and Fender Rhodes, in were catchy choruses and edgy melodies, songs rooted in soul yet equally indebted to rap.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
While the European Commission can borrow more cheaply than most member states, the loans still count against national debt levels, which could pose a problem for highly indebted countries that do not want to spook markets.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The firm appears to be the only indebted company made completely whole during the last financial reporting period, after the group paid its entire $1,925 outstanding bill sometime between late October and the end of December, the filings show.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Indebted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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indebted
adjective
in·debt·ed
in-ˈdet-əd
: being in debt : owing something (as money or gratitude)
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