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default

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




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The chart pattern shows that the high-yield index can be much more volatile, and of course, it reflects a higher credit default rate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

So far, most sales of AI-enabled PCs to date have been by default.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Users can choose this to be the app's default landing page.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Thus designed, Morgan Stanley’s new bespoke credit default swap was virtually certain one day to pay off.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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