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default

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




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Provision for credit losses, an expense set aside to cover expected losses from loans or credit that may default, rose by $276 million to $467 million.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Start with the obvious: Don’t default to claiming early.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Spirit is already in default of its agreement, Citibank said, and lenders had the right to seize airline assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

No ordinary human being had ever heard of these credit default swaps or, if Morgan Stanley had its way, ever would.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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