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delinquency

[dih-ling-kwuhn-see] / dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si /


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"This action supports the welfare of American children by exacting real consequences for child support delinquency under existing federal law," the department said in a statement.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Senate conducted multiple hearings about juvenile delinquency that often blamed TV westerns and crime shows for increased violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Consumers are also showing signs of strain, according to delinquency rates on credit cards and other types of consumer debt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Moreover, Affirm’s 30-day delinquency rates were stable or slightly lower in December, to 2.7% from 2.8% in September.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

One of the many items they failed to disclose was the delinquency rate of the home loans they were making.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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