in bankruptcy

phrase

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

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Junjian Lushan Lu, who is connected to an address in Sonoma County that is shared by a hotel, is listed in bankruptcy court papers as the buyer. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Despite the reduced award, Jones and Free Speech Systems, Infowars’ parent company, remain in bankruptcy as courts nationwide weigh how much Sandy Hook families can ultimately collect for years of attacks. — Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 If these two steps are not enough for you, the next step is to consult an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy law. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Paying it would inevitably put Meta Platforms in bankruptcy and perhaps put the company under state ownership. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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