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bankruptcy

[bangk-ruhpt-see, -ruhp-see] / ˈbæŋk rʌpt si, -rəp si /


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There are examples in which related-party transactions led to trouble, including the 2001 bankruptcy of Enron Corp., the largest at the time in Wall Street history.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

The company, which is majority-owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, said it wasn’t exploring a bankruptcy or taking the company private.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Two years after Garber became commissioner, he helped save the league from bankruptcy and he’ll leave with the combined value of the league’s 30 teams estimated at $23 billion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The consumer satellite-network company is seeking relief for its $1.5 billion debt that matured on Aug. 1, with payment due Monday, according to its bankruptcy filing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Chase’s father and uncle’s business was on the verge of bankruptcy.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

"It will not be possible to redirect the entire harvest to European and other markets," Aramyan told AFP, warning of overproduction, bankruptcies and possible social strain.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

With bankruptcies doubling in the past year, median farm income is trending downward, and roughly 90% of family-owned farms and ranches rely on alternative sources of income to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

In his book, “Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America,” Ballou examined large leveraged buyouts and found that many of which resulted in bankruptcies.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

Disclose your credit score, credit-card balances, student loans and any major past financial events, like bankruptcies.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

The number of bankruptcies hied with the federal court in Midland went up by 65 percent.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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