defaulter

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Five years after becoming Africa's first Covid-era debt defaulter, Zambia is seeing a dramatic turnaround in fortunes as major powers vie for access to its vast reserves of copper.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s my understanding that the defaulter put down $2,000 and my friend cosigned for him to borrow the rest.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

The congressional approvals have helped buoy Argentine bonds, which have been languishing in distressed territory, despite concerns about whether the country, a serial defaulter, will be able to meet the economic targets.

From Reuters • Mar. 18, 2022

CAP discovered that, in 2017, the median defaulter borrowed a little more than $9,600, while borrowers who did not default took out almost twice as much at the median.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2019

Far from seeking revenge, the worst defaulter I ever had dealings with can not deny that I am always willing to accept a good post-obit.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various