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liquidation

[lik-wi-dey-shuhn] / ˌlɪk wɪˈdeɪ ʃən /




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“Gold remains around 11% below late-February highs, following forced liquidation during the escalation in Middle East tensions, which temporarily weakened its safe-haven appeal,” analysts at ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“A very simple rule of thumb for tactical liquidation is when gold and equities crash together, which usually signals margin call / liquidation-esque behavior,” they say.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

When goods enter the U.S., importers pay an estimated duty upfront, and the customs agency typically has 314 days to finalize the amount in a process called liquidation.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

But its failure and subsequent liquidation caused delays in the construction of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick and the £335m Royal Liverpool Hospital.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The place had already been picked clean before the liquidation.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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