default
noun
failure to act; inaction or neglect.
has defaulted
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present perfectof default (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The country has defaulted on sovereign debt nine times, including three so far this century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
What’s Next: Argentina has defaulted on its debt under previous governments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Argentina has defaulted on its debt three times since 2001, including most recently in 2020.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
“I think the bottom line is that there is no sidewalk policy ... and the city has defaulted to blaming and holding property owners responsible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2024
Then you are aware that her father has defaulted under the terms of an ante-nuptial agreement.
From A Fool and His Money by George Barr McCutcheon
