winding-up
Britishnoun
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A Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order in January 2024, ruling that the company had failed to come up with a suitable debt repayment plan.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
A winding-up petition would increase the pressure on the club's owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
A winding-up petition filed against troubled Super League side Salford Red Devils has been adjourned for a second time.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
It defaulted on its overseas debt last year and faces a winding-up petition.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2024
A debenture-holder action when the company is in winding up is always now transferred to the judge having the control of the winding-up proceedings.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
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