put out of business
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“A lot of people lost a lot of money, and some very smart investors got put out of business because of this meme stock phenomenon.”
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
We have very clear evidence that if the court strikes down this rule, it will essentially revive some of the companies that have been basically put out of business.
From Slate • Sep. 30, 2024
“This isn’t like Kodak being put out of business by the digital camera,” Sims said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024
He said the decision to yank his license left him baffled and concerned that he could be put out of business, which would affect his 16 employees.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022
Maurice Stair had been put out of business by his sprained arm, so it had been decided that he could not go to the front, evidently some one had been chosen in his place.
From The Claw by Stockley, Cynthia
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