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Recent Examples of Chapter 11
Spirit has twice filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and expects to emerge from its most recent case as a smaller, still independent carrier this summer, management has said in court filings.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Spirit Airlines withdrew from Oakland airport last year amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the chamber report, but last October the airport announced new service to San Diego via Alaska Airlines.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2001, the company filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in a year that saw the store close and sell more than a dozen stores over the course of many months.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
The dispute arose after Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which triggered an automatic stay—a legal protection that prevents creditors from seizing property while bankruptcy proceedings are ongoing.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Spirit Airlines withdrew from Oakland airport last year amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the chamber report, but last October the airport announced new service to San Diego via Alaska Airlines.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2001, the company filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in a year that saw the store close and sell more than a dozen stores over the course of many months.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
The dispute arose after Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which triggered an automatic stay—a legal protection that prevents creditors from seizing property while bankruptcy proceedings are ongoing.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Chapter 11
Noun
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Applebee’s can participate in the bankruptcy sale if company executives want to.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In states that allowed online betting, the study reported a 10% increase in the likelihood of bankruptcy and an 8% increase in debt collection amounts — outcomes that tended to appear about two years after the practice was legalized.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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In order to dodge insolvency, State Farm was granted a 17% emergency rate hike for homeowners, plus other premium increases for renters, condo owners and certain property owners.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In less than seven years, the Social Security retirement trust fund will go broke, and under federal law, its insolvency will automatically trigger gigantic reductions in benefits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2023, the number dropped significantly, even as supervision failures within jails persisted, down to 63.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also cited Cortez Johnson's prior probation violations, failures to appear, and past convictions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Chapter%2011. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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