in bankruptcy

idiom

: officially recognized as bankrupt
The company is now in bankruptcy.

Examples of in bankruptcy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The big question early last month when the stalking-horse bid was disclosed in bankruptcy court papers was the uncertainty of which stores would stay open. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2024 With the stock now trading for less than a penny in bankruptcy, Henrik Fisker has suffered big losses too, with his stake in the company worth little to nothing. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024 But creditors have repeatedly complained that Giuliani has not filed a complete picture of his net worth, as is required in bankruptcy proceedings, and have sought information on his businesses and investments. Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 While in bankruptcy, Giuliani unsuccessfully attempted to appeal the $148 million verdict for Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in bankruptcy 

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“In bankruptcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bankruptcy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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