in default

idiom

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

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In the first quarter of 2025, nearly 6 million people who had borrowed were at least 90 days behind or already in default. Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 The team ended its relationship with Aspiration after two years, saying the contract was in default. David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025 This also compiles many historical examples into a sort of average tendency, culminating again in default and devaluation. Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Fairbridge Strategic Capital filed public notices in May that Delta Quad was in default on debt tied to the building, and a foreclosure sale was scheduled for May 29. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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