Example Sentences

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“You can do that, and you will bankrupt the program,” he said.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Jason's mother, Ann Walton, says if the situation continues, it will bankrupt her.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

“Within a year the king will be fighting the Scots, or the French, or likely both, and he will bankrupt us. None of you can manage matters as I can.”

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2020

“Going through this whole ordeal, the lawsuit, will bankrupt us.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2020

“We cannot afford this, Dillard. You will bankrupt us.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner