Thesaurus results for BANKRUPTCY

bankruptcy

noun

ˈbaŋk-(ˌ)rəp(t)-sē

Definition of bankruptcy

as in ruin

the inability to pay one's debts learned the hard way the costs of declaring bankruptcy

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Recent Examples of bankruptcy The historic theater went dark during the pandemic and, to the dismay of Angelenos, remained permanently closed after its owners Pacific Theatres, which includes Arclight Cinemas, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2021. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2026 Plus, the years of regional TV network drama and bankruptcy issues will be a thing of the past. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 July 2026 This deal comes a couple years after Audacy emerged from bankruptcy. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026 From bankruptcy to new opportunities Clear was founded in 2003 as a fast-pass lane for airport security using biometrics for identification. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bankruptcy

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Noun

Others end at ancient ruins or the base of the world’s tallest mountain.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
For anyone traveling in search of a signature adventure, these routes deliver ancient ruins, glaciers, alpine passes and rainforests.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of ruin

Noun

The letter argues that openness prevents lock-in and that concentrating capability creates single points of failure.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of failure

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Bipartisan commissions are proposed to tackle Social Security's looming 2032 insolvency, threatening a 22% benefit cut.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Steidl Verlag, one of the most beloved publishers of photobooks, is facing preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, according to reports in the German media.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of insolvency

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