Example Sentences

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Hackman Capital Partners, one of the world’s largest independent studio operators, has defaulted on a $1.1-billion mortgage and investment bank Goldman is leading a takeover of the historic property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

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

“Mrs. Huff has defaulted on her first month’s interest and, according to the terms of her note, the collateral automatically passes to me.”

From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane