in default

idiom

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

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Millions of Americans will have to start repaying student loans that are in default. Ben Abrams, NPR, 2 May 2025 As a result, there could be almost 10 million borrowers in default in a few months. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Here’s what to know for borrowers Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025 After a 30-day notice, the department also will begin garnishing wages for borrowers in default. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 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 8 May. 2025.

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