delinquent

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These risk weightings aren’t set in stone and can rise under various circumstances, including if more of the underlying loans become delinquent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

A state tax tribunal ruled that the Pung estate was entitled to the exemption, but the local assessor appealed and reported the property as delinquent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

A homeowner is considered to be seriously delinquent when they are 90 days late on their mortgage payment.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

She is not about to be beat by some weirdo hushquiet delinquent who used to be her friend.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson