foreclosing
- present participle of foreclose.
Example Sentences
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By foreclosing rescission and large damages, the high court substantially narrowed the foundation for any significant plaintiffs’ fee award in future cases, lowering litigation risk at the margins.
From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026
On Sept. 26, CIM formally notified the Winnick family that it was foreclosing on Casa Encantada and the Malibu home, the latter of which was now owned by their three sons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
By foreclosing that tool, the court doesn’t just alter the shape of judicial relief.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2025
Most defendants take plea deals to avoid the risk of lengthy sentences, foreclosing the opportunity for appeals challenging the constitutionality of using the law in such circumstances.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
It was after a time of silence that her husband came out with that word about foreclosing.
From A Letter of Credit by Warner, Susan
