credit line

noun

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2
: a line, note, or name that acknowledges the source of an item (such as a news dispatch or television program)

Examples of credit line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bank of America has seen new credit lines backed by art rise more than 14% compared to a year ago, according to Drew Watson, head of art services. Will Daniel, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2024 In the absence of this credit line, the Bank of England, for example, couldn’t easily provide an emergency loan denominated in the renminbi to a customer in London, since the bank can’t print the Chinese currency. Barry Eichengreen, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017 From Automotive News: Ayar Third Investment, an affiliate of the Saudi fund, has agreed to buy $750 million worth of convertible preferred stock and provide a similar amount as a credit line, Lucid said in a news release. Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 6 Aug. 2024 L’Oréal will fund the deal, which is expected to close in the coming days, with its available cash and credit lines. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for credit line 

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Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of credit line was in 1888

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“Credit line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20line. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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