in bankruptcy

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: officially recognized as bankrupt
The company is now in bankruptcy.

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“In bankruptcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bankruptcy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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