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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an accidental default" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where a failure or error occurs unintentionally or by chance, often in a technical or financial context.
Example: "Due to an accidental default on the loan, the bank had to reassess the borrower's creditworthiness."
Alternatives: "an unintentional failure" or "a chance error".
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Economists at Daiwa Capital Markets warned about the rising prospects of an "accidental default" by Greece in the absence of fresh funding.
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"It's a no-brainer if I say there will be no accidental defaults," a senior euro zone official said Friday, referring to the €5 billion payment due at the end of this week.
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Wright was an accidental hero, he said.
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The accidental teacher Hobbs was an accidental teacher.
I was an accidental mentor.
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