delinquent

Example Sentences

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I walk a frozen Bothnian Gulf at Nallikari, an obscured lighthouse, a delinquent lifeguard stand, and makeshift saunas stand on white expanse like archaeology.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Local authorities generally provide multiple notices and opportunities to resolve delinquent taxes before taking extreme measures such as foreclosure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Only three million of these debtors, those who are delinquent for nine months or more, would be eligible for wage garnishment.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

If borrowers failed to make payments on loans for more than nine months, her department would utilize its powers to collect on the delinquent debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I guess I can’t blame Chokecherry for that—this isn’t the only town to give some juvenile delinquent a free pass because he happens to be popular and good at sports.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman