as in ruin
the inability to pay one's debts
learned the hard way the costs of declaring bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of bankruptcy
The judge said that the auction should have maximized the amount that could be raised in the bankruptcy process, including for the Sandy Hook families, the AP reported.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
On December 10, the bankruptcy judge in this matter, Houston’s Christopher Lopez, sided with Jones and rejected the Onion’s bid to purchase the company.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
And Bernie Sanders and I also have a bill to end medical bankruptcy.
—ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
On December 10, the bankruptcy judge in this matter, Houston’s Christopher Lopez, sided with Jones and rejected the Onion’s bid to purchase the company.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
And Bernie Sanders and I also have a bill to end medical bankruptcy.
—ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankruptcy
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As a new Syria fast emerges from the ruins of the Assad regime, the world is watching for hints of what that might look like — and that second flag has concerned those hoping for a future of moderation and tolerance.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Notre Dame's journey from ruin to resurrection was defined by extraordinary craftsmanship, nearly $1 billion in global donations and a collective, unyielding determination to rebuild.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dog owners should check for sweeteners, because some—such as xylitol—can be very dangerous to dogs, leading to low blood sugar and, potentially, liver failure.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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CEOs and managers worldwide share successes and failures, highlighting key details from meeting timing to expressing disagreement.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This should give the company some time to negotiate new debt financing conditions with creditors at this phase of prospective insolvency.New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
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Clocking in at over 650 pages, the novel is split up among the four members of the Barnes family, who undergo a dramatic reversal of fortunes as their car dealership appears on the brink of insolvency.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Bankruptcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankruptcy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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