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bankruptcy

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


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The company’s 2020 bankruptcy continues to cast a shadow over its reputation.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

A lot of newly built facilities in 2021 and 2022 were never filled and some have run into bankruptcy or financial problems.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Franchised restaurants in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California and South Korea continue to operate independently and aren’t included in the bankruptcy filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond acquired the Container Store in April for about $150 million in stock and convertible notes, part of the company’s attempt at a comeback after its own bankruptcy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

At the time of the divorce the Blooms had been eighty-three thousand dollars in the hole; there followed bankruptcy declarations and a substantial loss of valuable suburban property.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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