Chapter 11s

noun

plural of Chapter 11
as in ruins

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  1. ruins
  2. bankruptcies
  3. failures
Noun
  • The frantic search for survivors has long since yielded to the grim spectacle of excavators clearing ruins.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For travelers, the designation puts a spotlight on a place where mythology isn't confined to museums and archaeological ruins.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruins
Noun
  • Surging food and utility costs are squeezing thousands of izakayas across Japan, with experts fearing a record number of bankruptcies.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mining companies contributed more than $23 billion to the fund, according to NMA, but bankruptcies and underinsurance shift some of the burden to taxpayers.
    — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bankruptcies
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  • The failures of Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns’ major offseason shakeup are felt most acutely at first base and second base.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Equipment failures, especially of pavers, can pose setbacks during resurfacing.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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