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charter

[chahr-ter] / ˈtʃɑr tər /




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More formally known as judicial dissolution, the corporate death penalty basically happens when the government is so pissed off by the corruption or damage a corporation causes that it yanks away their charter.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

Multiple teacher/coaches at El Camino Real have been placed on administrative leave in the latest example of turmoil at the Woodland Hills charter school.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Lighthouse Island is protected by the bird observatory and can only be accessed on an approved charter boat.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The charter will allow World Liberty to issue, redeem and safeguard USD1, the dollar-backed stablecoin that World Liberty launched last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“Surrender our charter and we lose all,” he thundered.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

The businesses tied to outdoor leisure that are expected to benefit include golf courses, outdoor entertainment venues and providers of fishing charters.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

The comparison with other charters is imperfect as well because other charters have an opt-in admissions process and tend to attract motivated families that research their options and seek out particular schools.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Melvoin’s opponent is Ankur Patel, outreach director for Hindu University of America, who is critical of some charters but not as much as Rivas is, based on his survey responses.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The energy shipping company’s defensive business model, anchored by long-term LNG and petroleum charters, could also support recurring cash flows and stable dividends amid geopolitical uncertainty, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

“There’s two village charters within walking distance—I checked the directory on the Net—and the Central Academy is just a short drive.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

Instead, the chartered bank would be able to issue and manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The Joyjatra, chartered by a Singapore-based company, was marooned for nearly four months.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Tens of thousands of foreigners have left the country, including Nigerians, many of whom boarded specially chartered repatriation flights.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

“AI is known to give you answers you want,” said Ryan Marshall, a New York City-based chartered financial analyst.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

About fifteen hundred fans from Nimitz were already there, some of them having made the 330-mile trip in chartered Grey-hound buses that were shoe-polished on the side with the words WE LUV YOU BLUE.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Adnoc L&S reported record second-quarter profit despite conflict disrupting regional trade routes, buoyed by strong shipping rates, increased chartering activity and an expanded fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Vessels still are likely to encounter “port congestion,” as well as chartering and scheduling disruptions, said Sean Pribyl, a maritime attorney at Holland & Knight.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

The coalition he belongs to is chartering buses to bring protesters from across California for Monday's game and is hoping to have "40- to 50,000 people" around the stadium, he said.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

The team has to coordinate between two airline partners, chartering a Boeing 757 from Delta and a Boeing 737-800 from United, to handle travel parties of sometimes more than 100 in all.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2025

The acts of congress chartering the Pacific railroad companies make it the duty of the president of the United States to appoint five government directors for these roads.

From Monopolies and the People by D. C. Cloud




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