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creditor

[kred-i-ter] / ˈkrɛd ɪ tər /


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At one point in the bankruptcy, it pitted three creditor groups against one another, threatening to raise capital with third-party financiers at the expense of some existing lenders, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In person, the creditor said it broadly accepted her proposal for a debt restructuring, a breakthrough that gave Lynas breathing room.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

China is also the largest single bilateral creditor with Solomon Islands debt to Chinese banks for infrastructure projects doubling last year.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

In some jurisdictions, a fraud victim — like a defrauded bank — may argue for treatment as a special class of creditor with direct access to trust funds.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

The salesman had told Hale that because he wasn’t Roan’s relative, he could become his beneficiary only if he were his creditor.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

On Monday, United World issued a statement in which it claimed the creation of 1919 Partners LLC was "an attempt to avoid paying CSBL's creditors".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

The utility company owes roughly £20bn and has been working with creditors and government officials to find a way forward.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The government, already in the red before the pandemic, secured a landmark debt restructuring with official and private creditors, unlocking an IMF bailout and easing pressure on public finances.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

If she qualified for Medicaid, there likely won’t be much probate estate available to creditors or heirs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

He shook hands and met the angry gazes of his creditors head on.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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