Surname Meaning-Dobson. This surname is actually my own maiden name, which has originated from Northern Ireland through my great great grandfather, Edward Dobson. I heard from my late grandfather that Edward was actually born in County Armagh, but how true that is I don't know.
Examples of debt in a sentence. 1  He is trying to pay off gambling debts. 2  The company has run up huge debts. 3  Their debts are piling up.  He's been working three jobs in an attempt to get out of 1  debt. The company was in debt but is now turning a profit.  I am deep in 1  debt. I'm thousands of dollars in 2  debt. She went into debt to pay for college.
Long-term debt. Also known as long-term liabilities, long-term debt refers to any financial obligations that extend beyond a 12-month period, or beyond the current business year or operating cycle. Some common examples of long-term debt include: Bonds.