Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaulting
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Separate video from Washington shows House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ignoring a CNN reporter’s question about what should happen with Cherfilus-McCormick.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026 -
In that 2024 series, the Wolves used Rudy Gobert as a roving rim protector while ignoring Aaron Gordon in the corner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the court filing, the ACLU Foundation and partner organizations accused the state and federal government of disregarding Polster Chapell’s March 27 order.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Wilton Rancheria’s attorneys have said that disregarding the election process detailed in its labor code would disregard the tribe’s sovereignty.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In his argument, Bertocchi said witnesses at trial testified ComEd was not interested in listing subcontractor payments in records and the defendants should not have been convicted of falsifying records by simply omitting them.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Boomer previously shared in an interview at the Paley Center during the show's original run that omitting a home state for Malcolm and his family actually added to the show's possibilities.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Defaulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaulting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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