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insolvent

[in-sol-vuhnt] / ɪnˈsɒl vənt /


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The directors of Big Difference Company - which ran Leicester Comedy Festival - announced "with great sadness" it had become insolvent and ceased trading.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

If the district were to become insolvent, then an appointed administrator would take all power away from Supt.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

But like an insurance company, if a CDS seller has many claims to pay and not enough money to pay them, it becomes insolvent.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Social Security’s trust fund is currently projected to be insolvent in 2033.

From MarketWatch Jan. 28, 2026

Goldman would never be so stupid as to make huge naked bets that millions of insolvent Americans would repay their home loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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