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Foreclosure

usgb/fɔːrˈkləʊʒər/Volume
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Refers to a serious financial problem where property is taken due to unpaid debt. SlideThe family faced foreclosure after losing their jobs.
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Involves legal steps that lenders use to take back a property, often involving court. SlideThey received a court notice about the foreclosure of their farm.
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Foreclosure often suggests financial failure or hardship. SlideThe term foreclosure scared the tenants, hinting at possible eviction.
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