bankruptcy
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In a corporate bankruptcy, bondholders get paid before stockholders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
After reporting fake revenue that Arthur Andersen blessed, Global Crossing filed for bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 23andMe’s assets and business operations to a nonprofit led by 23andMe’s co-founder and former chief executive, Anne Wojcicki.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri regarding the sale of Californians’ genetic information and material in bankruptcy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Chase’s father and uncle’s business was on the verge of bankruptcy.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Vocabulary lists containing bankruptcy
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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Economics
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