insolvencies

noun

plural of insolvency
as in bankruptcies
the inability to pay one's debts unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency

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Recent Examples of insolvencies MacGuineas also emphasized the pressing need to address long-term entitlement program insolvencies, specifically Medicare and Social Security trust funds, which face financial depletion without reform within roughly seven years. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 The impact on business is particularly pronounced as rising global debt can undermine consumer spending, trigger higher borrowing fees, suppress available capital and result in corporate bankruptcies and/or insolvencies. — Mitch Salchow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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bankruptcies
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  • Thus far, there were also two bankruptcies of outdoor sport chains, 303 Boards and Sneaker City.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Avoid these common travel insurance errors to protect your vacation from flight delays, airline bankruptcies and extreme heat.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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