Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of one who winds up, in any sense.
Etymologies
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Examples
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No one from the club returned calls but perhaps this has all led to Truro's cashflow problems, since now – like Argyle before them – they are the subject of a winding-up petition from HM Revenue & Customs.
Bolton Wanderers have more to worry about than 'crisis-hit' Arsenal
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Yet Wakefield have narrowly averted a second winding-up order inside 12 months, Harlequins continue to run at a loss that can only be sustained by the remarkable support of their chairman, David Hughes, and in recent weeks the two Hull clubs have managed to negotiate Ben Galea and Shaun Berrigan off their overseas quotas, so desperate were they to sneak in an extra Australian signing for next year.
Super League success story must repair breach with the Championship
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Drug maker Wockhardt, which is part of the mid-cap index, jumped 4.6% to 331.65 rupees after it said that the Bombay High Court has stayed a winding-up petition filed by some bond holders against the company.
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Oldham have cleared an historic £5,699.28 debt to HMRC, for which they had been served with a winding-up order, to assure their position alongside Doncaster in Championship One.
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Mumbai--Wockhardt Ltd said the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to the company by staying the admission of a winding-up petition filed by some overseas bondholders.
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The club's bank accounts have been frozen due to the winding-up hearing and they are finding it very difficult to trade.
Portsmouth's bills could cause the lights to go out at Fratton Park
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The club's bank accounts have been frozen since Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs issued a winding-up order over unpaid tax of around £1.2m, which was due to be heard next Monday.
Portsmouth's bills could cause the lights to go out at Fratton Park
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Pompey, fighting for their financial survival having been issued with a winding-up order by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill, showed plenty of spirit, especially in an evenly balanced first half which saw Joel Ward bring a excellent save from the Birmingham goalkeeper, Boaz Myhill.
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The move to apply for administration before next Monday's court hearing will supercede the winding-up order.
Portsmouth's bills could cause the lights to go out at Fratton Park
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In December the club survived a winding-up order for unpaid tax.
Silence is the new Plymouth sound at shell-shocked Home Park | Jeremy Alexander
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