winding-up
Britishnoun
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"We are aware of the winding-up petition in relation to COH Sports Bidco," the IFR said in a statement on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
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
In their latest report, insolvency experts at Begbies Traynor said a company can be considered in critical financial distress if they have an outstanding county court judgment of over £5,000 or face a winding-up petition.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
And now for the winding-up of Parson Gifford’s ‘Dialogue.’
From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport) Adams
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