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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
we received a notice in the mail informing us of our delinquency in paying our utility bill
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as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge
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Recent Examples of delinquency
Retail credit card interest rates hit record high 04:13
Credit card delinquencies have soared more than 50% in the past year, according to an August report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
And inflation and high interest rates have squeezed low- and middle-income Americans, leading those households to drive record U.S. credit card debt and elevated delinquencies.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Additionally, many consumers are entering third-party collections for the first time, despite having no prior delinquencies on their credit reports.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
And inflation and high interest rates have squeezed low- and middle-income Americans, leading those households to drive record U.S. credit card debt and elevated delinquencies.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Additionally, many consumers are entering third-party collections for the first time, despite having no prior delinquencies on their credit reports.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delinquency
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Martinez's contract says he can be fired for cause, including incompetence, negligence, fraud and a range of other issues.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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While some firearms might have been lost due to negligence, thousands of firearms reported missing by law enforcement agencies were later discovered to have been improperly sold or traded, the letter said.E.D. Cauchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of children.Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Many of the babies born in the Magdalene Laundries, died from starvation, from the cold and from neglect.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tardiness of the Biden's first Presidential trip to Africa has faced some criticism.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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There’s no time for tardiness in a Southern kitchen.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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By default, the Artura springs to life in its all-electric mode, creating a unique and interesting symphony along the way.Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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Whatever the reason, here's how to change the default search engine in Google Chrome.David Nield, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to Allard, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to obey traffic signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
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While this event has become a source of amusement over time, the circumstances leading to the war and the reasons for its failure highlight the remarkable biology and resilience of these birds and offer insight into human-wildlife conflict.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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With regulations constantly evolving, keeping financial records up to date is critical for compliance, especially given the recent updates from the IRS aimed at increasing oversight on high-income earners and large businesses.Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The legislation will regulate management agencies and provide oversight in the industry.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Delinquency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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