as in bankruptcy
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 insolvency
Until the 1980s, 65 was considered full retirement age, but in 1983, with Social Security facing insolvency, Congress passed legislation that gradually raised the full retirement age to 67.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
New tax rules instituted last year have led many of the ultra-wealthy to leave London; many top collectors appear to have chosen Art Basel Paris over recent editions of Frieze London; and, to top it off, stalwart gallery Stephen Friedman closed and entered insolvency proceedings earlier this year.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
Elysian Film Group Distribution, which launched in 2020 with backing from CAA, is now the subject of a formal insolvency process.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
If insolvency is reached in 2032, the effects may differ based on changing demographic and economic trends, according to CRFB.
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Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
New tax rules instituted last year have led many of the ultra-wealthy to leave London; many top collectors appear to have chosen Art Basel Paris over recent editions of Frieze London; and, to top it off, stalwart gallery Stephen Friedman closed and entered insolvency proceedings earlier this year.
—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
Elysian Film Group Distribution, which launched in 2020 with backing from CAA, is now the subject of a formal insolvency process.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
If insolvency is reached in 2032, the effects may differ based on changing demographic and economic trends, according to CRFB.
—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insolvency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insolvency
bankruptcy
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Saks Global officially filed for bankruptcy in January, kicking off a saga of restructuring under van Raemdonck, who was appointed to the CEO role when Saks filed.
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When a debtor files for bankruptcy, a stay automatically goes into effect that prohibits creditors from taking collection actions against the debtor without leave of the bankruptcy court.
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“Insolvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insolvency. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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