Chapter 11
noun
: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11
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Earlier Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Spirit may shut down as soon as this weekend after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice between November 2024 and August 2025.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
In 1996, Reynolds filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing debts of more than $10 million.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Goliath filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following Delgado’s arrest.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August, several months after an existing bankruptcy.
—Chase Jordan
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
In 1996, Reynolds filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing debts of more than $10 million.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Goliath filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following Delgado’s arrest.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August, several months after an existing bankruptcy.
—Chase Jordan
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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