in default

phrase

: having missed a payment that is due
She's in default on her loan.

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More than a half-million Floridians in default on federal student loans are at risk of having up to 15% of their post-tax paychecks garnished if the Department of Education decides to resume collections. Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Because McKinney did not respond to the suit, the university lawyers have asked the judge to find him in default. Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026 The position will typically be drafted much earlier (usually starting early in the first round) than in default leagues. Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In the criminal case, Makhijani is accused of providing bogus collateral for a October 2024 loan now in default. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in default

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“In default.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20default. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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