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liquidation

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




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"We're very sorry that the Big Difference Company has gone into liquidation, and we understand that this is a difficult time for its staff and all of those affected," he said.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The Onion is seeking a license to operate Infowars as a parody site while right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ company faces liquidation for owing Sandy Hook families over $1 billion in defamation damages.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Chapter 7 is known as liquidation because nonexempt assets can be seized and sold to repay your creditors.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Coughlans Bakery – which operates a chain of shops across Kent, Surrey, West Sussex and south London – announced it had ceased trading on Tuesday after it went into voluntary liquidation.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

On our way there, we learned that the underground resistance of the camp had made the decision not to abandon the Jews and to prevent their liquidation.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel




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