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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026 -
Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see their monthly benefit checks slashed by an average of about $500 if the program's retirement trust fund becomes insolvent, a scenario currently projected for the end of 2032.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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When the piggy bank falls short There are times, however, when estates are insolvent, meaning that their debts are worth more than their assets.—
James Malm,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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This marks the fourth Neiman Marcus closing revealed since Saks Global went bankrupt in January this year.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Frobisher’s investment company went bankrupt, but Frobisher escaped with his reputation mostly intact.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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“Straitened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straitened. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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