Definition of "escrows" [escrows]

• Plural form of escrow. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of escrow. (verb)

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• ""What we've gone from is having escrows invested in slugs or types of federal securities made specifically for municipalities to going to open-market Treasurys because of concerns about the debt ceiling," he said."
• "Years ago, Mr. Dudine said, it was more common to have escrows composed of open-market securities, but concerns arose about how those securities were bid for and how municipalities could offset the risks of fluctuating prices in the days between when a bond sale is agreed and the transaction closes."
• ""There's a lot more friction in a lot of relationships now, with a higher percentage of escrows being challenged," said Dave Tabors , a venture capitalist at Battery Ventures, who adds that his firm currently has $20 million tied up in escrows."