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bankruptcy

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


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At one point I filed for bankruptcy, but that doesn’t mean you’re broke — you’re just closing a company down and letting the debtors go after that.

From Los Angeles Times

Mobileum, a Silicon Valley company that provides services to telecom businesses, filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and was later taken over by its creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has also considered a bankruptcy filing for its Monsanto agriculture business if the settlement didn’t materialize, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

The year before, it reopened its Woodland Hills nursing home after incurring millions in losses amid fears of bankruptcy.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this month, the city of L.A. struck a bankruptcy exit deal that resolves creditor disputes and opens up the possibility of a sale, paving the way for change.

From Los Angeles Times