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bankruptcy

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


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The U.S. government asked a bankruptcy court to convert First Brands’ chapter 11 case to liquidation or dismiss it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Monk's time in office was marked by controversy, with council tax going up by 9% and the authority needing £59.9m in emergency government help to avoid effective bankruptcy.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Wolfspeed exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, and shares have surged since the financial restructuring.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The war has also affected the cost of flying in at least one other way that is likely to be durable: It pushed Spirit Airlines into bankruptcy.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

General Motors was days away from filing for bankruptcy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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