winding-up
Britishnoun
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A Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order in January 2024, ruling that the company had failed to come up with a suitable debt repayment plan.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Sheffield Wednesday will "imminently" be served with a winding-up petition over money owed to HMRC, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
"In essence there's no one from the company managing the business affairs on that basis to serve a winding-up petition," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024
Hull Combined Court heard the process, known as a winding-up petition which was started by Hull City Council, had stalled because the council could not reach those running Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024
After the winding-up of the "Triton," his brother retired with a considerable fortune, I am told, and is now doing business privately.
From The Red Room by Strindberg, August
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