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Example Sentences

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They are typically the default investment for new hires who are automatically enrolled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The insurance law expert predicted more defensive default settings, stricter age verification, more stringent parental controls and new alerts to nudge users off the platforms will all flow from the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Mayotte noted that, since schools aren’t held accountable when parent borrowers default on their loans, there’s no incentive for them to counsel parents to limit borrowing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Remember, obfuscated servers are the default with ExpressVPN.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

In a portfolio of less than $30 million, Cornwall Capital now owned $205 million in credit default swaps on subprime mortgage bonds, and were disturbed mainly that they didn’t own more.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis