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bankrupt

[bangk-ruhpt, -ruhpt] / ˈbæŋk rʌpt, -rəpt /


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Hemingway famously described a character going bankrupt “gradually, then suddenly.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It entered talks in January with bankrupt US carrier Spirit Airlines over a possible takeover.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The U.S. government has accused First Brands Group of tariff fraud, alleging the bankrupt auto-parts supplier undervalued imported goods from China to avoid paying higher duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

This week in the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answered questions from a reader who was concerned about what might happen to her investment account if her broker were to go bankrupt.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He had a series of unsuccessful business ventures and went bankrupt more than once.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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