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garnishments

  • plural
    of garnishment.
    garnishment

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From what I’ve read, bankruptcy is generally intended for more severe financial situations involving lawsuits, wage garnishments or collection actions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The department has since reversed course, delaying the garnishments.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

The agency also agreed to suspend collections actions such as garnishments or liens, Demerice said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 4, 2022

Still, researchers told ProPublica that they identified at least 16 institutions that pursued lawsuits, wage garnishments and liens against their patients in the first seven months of 2020.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2021

He was ever to the fore in retailing to his friends, plus certain garnishments of his own, any fresh evidence that chanced to come to light.

From The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Hume, Fergus

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