insolvencies

noun

plural of insolvency
as in bankruptcies
the inability to pay one's debts unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency

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Recent Examples of insolvencies MacGuineas also emphasized the pressing need to address long-term entitlement program insolvencies, specifically Medicare and Social Security trust funds, which face financial depletion without reform within roughly seven years. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 The impact on business is particularly pronounced as rising global debt can undermine consumer spending, trigger higher borrowing fees, suppress available capital and result in corporate bankruptcies and/or insolvencies. — Mitch Salchow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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bankruptcies
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  • While each bureau uses its own scoring model, business credit scores typically consider factors like payment history, credit utilization, industry risk and public records, such as liens, judgments and bankruptcies.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • American exports fell faster than imports, domestic investment imploded, banks failed, and bankruptcies surged.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Insolvencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insolvencies. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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