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How to pronounce delinquent in American English
“delinquent” pronunciation by American speakers
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a delinquent government debt.
National Archives
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treasury responsibility for collecting delinquent debt.
The Obama White House
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on delinquent mortgage loan accounts in a future report.
GAO
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