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default

[dih-fawlt, dee-fawlt] / dɪˈfɔlt, ˈdiˌfɔlt /




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Higher rates can trigger default waves that might jeopardize more lenders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Supporting the U.S. team used to be the default for American soccer fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

They'll remain available, and you can switch your default experience at any time in Settings.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood will manage Trump Accounts, with an S&P 500 ETF as the default investment.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

By the end of July he owned credit default swaps on $750 million in subprime mortgage bonds and was privately bragging about it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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