Chapter 11

as in bankruptcy

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Recent Examples of Chapter 11 Following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021, the company bet heavy on all-electric vehicles, specifically Teslas, which cost the company billions following a significant decline in their residual values. Michael Wayland,yun Li, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025 The Franchise Group filed for filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last November and has scheduled a hearing on May 12 seeking court confirmation of its reorganization plan. David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 In February, a Lutheran not-for-profit that operates several long-term care facilities — including Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to continue operations while shedding debt. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 In October 2019, New York Helicopter Charter filed in Manhattan federal court for the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, which, in an effort for the business to become viable, can allow debtors to organize their financial affairs while continuing to operate. Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Chapter 11
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Noun
  • The bankruptcy plan was approved within 24 hours, cutting its debt load by about $450 million, the Observer previously reported.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
  • There are cigars to be smoked, a headline-making bankruptcy and more tours.
    Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The utilities were pushed to the brink of insolvency and are only slowly regaining their financial footing.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • Some borrowers may be able to reduce or eliminate tax liability associated with student loan forgiveness through other exemptions, such as insolvency, but not everyone would qualify.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Scientists at a California biotech company first identified the disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to liver failure and death.
    Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • By all metrics, the High-Speed Rail is a colossal failure.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Chapter%2011. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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