default
Example Sentences
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It’s that flood—and not default risks—that worry many analysts.
From Barron's
It would speed up bankruptcy cases and make it easier for banks to sell assets pledged to them by borrowers who default on their loans.
But instead of that being one option, it’s become the default expectation, part of the modern mom’s endless to-do list.
Those with lower credit scores are charged higher rates to compensate for their greater risk of default.
This means that the platforms would have to change their personalised algorithms, persuasive techniques and default settings, according to the agency.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.