in bankruptcy

phrase

: officially recognized as bankrupt
The company is now in bankruptcy.

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Mayweather, in contrast, is not in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 Creative Wealth was granted the majority of Bron’s remaining assets, including its stake in several films, in bankruptcy proceedings. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Another $18,000 in delinquent balances involves accounts that are in bankruptcy proceedings. Verónica Egui Brito july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Both studies found that while sports betting access overall didn't lead to significant changes in bankruptcy filings, the 2025 study found that online access did. Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in bankruptcy

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“In bankruptcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bankruptcy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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