After paying off all his old debts, Sam was able to start his new business with a clean SLATE.

还清所有的旧债以后，山姆可以重新开始他的事业了。

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As if to underscore this point, an alternative horoscope tells me that now is a good time to collect on old debts.

另一种星座的说法则告诉我，现在是时候去收回旧债了，仿佛刻意强调了这一点。

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Also, in tackling financial risks, the government spent a considerable amount of money ironing out troubles caused by old debts that were adversely affecting the interests of the masses.

在化解金融风险隐患过程中，国家拿出相当大的财力，解决与群众个人利益相关的遗留债务问题。

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And ZenCash has done an impressive job of helping some of its clients collect old debts.

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Many companies are still reeling under old debts, lacking collateral and deemed unfit to secure loans.

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In practice, it would mean replacing old debts with new debts - borrowing new money to repay existing creditors.

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