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liquidation

[lik-wi-dey-shuhn] / ˌlɪk wɪˈdeɪ ʃən /




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Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Gold remains around 11% below late-February highs, following forced liquidation during the escalation in Middle East tensions, which temporarily weakened its safe-haven appeal,” analysts at ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The wipe-out in South Korean stocks is, Privorotsky points, essentially liquidation flows.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Wednesday's decision means liquidation proceedings will begin and the sect will no longer benefit from tax exemption, although the group can still appeal to the top court.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

On our way there, we learned that the underground resistance of the camp had made the decision not to abandon the Jews and to prevent their liquidation.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel




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