Example Sentences

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“In periods of such sudden market stress, traders will liquidate winning positions to cover their losing bets on other assets,” said Ash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

If the debtor-in-possession loan isn’t approved, the company will liquidate, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Yellow said Sunday that it will liquidate and warned investors in a securities filing that shareholders face a potential total loss, depending on the outcome of the bankruptcy.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

However, if there is property that is jointly owned by two ex-spouses and one spouse goes bankrupt, then the courts will liquidate the property.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018

The United States will liquidate every debt at the command of its honor, and every cent will be paid.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political by Ingersoll, Robert Green