in bankruptcy

idiom

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

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The company was formed after its predecessor, VidAngel, reorganized in bankruptcy following a $62 million judgment against it for distributing unlicensed content that censored graphic violence, nudity and profanity in films and TV shows. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025 More from Axios: Joann is closing 500 of its 800 stores in bankruptcy JCPenney closing more stores in 2025. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 Forever 21’s assets were sold in bankruptcy for $81 million in 2020 to a group of investors including Authentic Brands Group, Simon Properties and Brookfield Properties. Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025 And patients are worried their care will be affected now that Steward is in bankruptcy, according to Garcia. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 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 3 May. 2025.

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