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Recent Examples of defaults
If the borrower defaults on the loan, or is in virtual default, the private equity firm could sue, and accept equity rather than cash.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defaults
Verb
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What the box office math ignores is the film’s rising tide effect for the studio.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Treating it as a one-time project ignores that today’s environment demands ongoing technological integration.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vidal covers this briskly but omits the surreal postlude in which Hearst had the young woman dressed like a princess in a long white gown and paraded her through New York City to a rally at Madison Square Garden before a reception with President McKinley at the White House.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The study glosses over major risks and omits critical costs.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Biomimicry often fails when the design is too large, Hassanalian says, but is most efficient on the microscale.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Between her thirst-trap selfies and fabulous rendezvous, the 84-year-old never fails to deliver in the content department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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“Defaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defaults. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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