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insolvency

[in-sol-vuhn-see] / ɪnˈsɒl vən si /


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But as the deadline looms to prevent insolvency, it’s possible these proposals could become more attractive — or simply more necessary.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

The news the company that owns Raleigh has begun insolvency proceedings means one of Nottingham's most prestigious manufacturing names may have reached the end of its journey.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Supporters say workers’ compensation changes, including restricted eligibility for some benefits, have rescued the systems from their insolvency crisis of the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

One positive lesson of “super” is that pension systems in which the private sector plays an ever-growing role can help address the threat of insolvency confronting U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“Impossible!—when I told you how she, on the contrary, deserted me: the idea of my insolvency cooled, or rather extinguished, her flame in a moment.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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