delinquency
Example Sentences
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“Years prior to eventual diagnosis, average credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase, overall and for mortgage and credit-card accounts specifically,” it said.
From MarketWatch
To do that, first get any delinquencies in the rearview mirror and continue to pay the minimum balance on time.
From MarketWatch
“The affluent are fine, if not thriving, while lower-income households struggle with high rent payments, rising delinquencies, and job uncertainty.”
From Barron's
Cracks in the labor market worsened, credit delinquency rates spiked and housing continued to struggle.
From MarketWatch
A large body of research shows that a strong connection to family is linked to higher prosocial behavior, stronger self-esteem and lower rates of substance use and delinquency among Latino youth.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
