bankruptcy
noun
the state of being or becoming bankrupt.
bankruptcies
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pluralof bankruptcy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Even as record diesel prices have triggered a wave of trucking bankruptcies, driving diesel-free vehicles has turned out to be more expensive than expected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The firm was a pioneer in building a restructuring practice, leading some of the largest bankruptcies in history, including those of Lehman Brothers, General Motors and Enron.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
His surname became synonymous with big-money deals, success and opulence despite a string of bankruptcies, casino closures and failed direct-to-consumer businesses.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Farm bankruptcies jumped 46 percent from 2024 to 2025, with the Midwest outpacing other regions, on lower revenue and rising expenses.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The number of bankruptcies hied with the federal court in Midland went up by 65 percent.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
