in default

idiom

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

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The company is in default on several obligations, which could impact its ability to continue operations if not resolved. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025 As a result, borrowers who have started falling behind on their federal student loan payments or remain in default should expect to start experiencing negative credit reporting in the coming months. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The property was losing money and the $2 million mortgage was in default, according to court documents. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Redline says that the Colliers have not responded to the lawsuit filed in September and should be found in default. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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