bankrupt

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Before Sisto began the process of consolidating the loans to make his monthly payments more manageable, he said he would wake up in the middle of the night wondering if he would go bankrupt.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Donovan, 44, played 15 seasons with the Galaxy and San José Earthquakes, arguably saving MLS by returning from an unsuccessful stint in Germany at a time when the league was in danger of going bankrupt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Planet Fitness, for example, has opened clubs in spaces vacated by bankrupt retailers such as Rite Aid and craft-store chain Joann.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"Worcestershire, I have to say, we took minority control of a virtually bankrupt council, I wish we hadn't bothered," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“A slavish concern for the composition of words is the sign of a bankrupt intellect,” roared the Humbug, waving his cane furiously.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster