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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

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

At some point Danny and Vinny dropped even the pretense that they were seeking new information about credit default swaps and subprime mortgage bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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