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Recent Examples of Chapter 11
Once a company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, someone who paid for goods or services that were never delivered may have a priority claim, but they are still not guaranteed a full refund, and any refunds received are dependent on funds available in the bankruptcy estate.
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Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Following a reorganization, Eddie Bauer became a standalone company but once again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2009, after which it was purchased out of bankruptcy by a California private equity firm.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Sources say an entity under Catalyst Brands Group, the North America retail operator of Eddie Bauer, may be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
The company filed for Chapter 11 on January 14.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Following a reorganization, Eddie Bauer became a standalone company but once again filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2009, after which it was purchased out of bankruptcy by a California private equity firm.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Sources say an entity under Catalyst Brands Group, the North America retail operator of Eddie Bauer, may be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
The company filed for Chapter 11 on January 14.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Chapter 11
Noun
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No bankruptcy, and no personal lawsuits.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upon insolvency, federal law mandates that spending be cut to match incoming revenue.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Having both adequate owners’ capital against insolvency and deposit reserves against illiquidity were voluntary prudence early in this historical evolution.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Chatham County Police Department is investigating the crash and has charged Vasquez Lopez with reckless driving, driving without a valid license, failure to obey a traffic control device, and first-degree homicide by vehicle, the agency shared online.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Chapter%2011. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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