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insolvent

[in-sol-vuhnt] / ɪnˈsɒl vənt /


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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

Trustee’s office said First Brands has no realistic reorganization prospects and is administratively insolvent.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 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

Prosecutor Lesley Bates KC told the court Elkin and Bell Funerals was "insolvent" and its business model was "a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul".

From BBC Feb. 19, 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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