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
He added that, from the date the winding-up order was issued, and while the property remains occupied, business rates liability transfers to the liquidator.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
A winding-up petition filed against the 152-year-old club had been adjourned on four occasions prior to Wednesday's hearing.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Earlier this month it was revealed that His Majesty's Revenue & Customs was seeking a winding-up petition, with the club owing £1m.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
I have not yet consulted the last chapter for the "winding-up of the story."
From Records of Later Life by Fanny Kemble
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