deficit spending
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deficit spending
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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But Athens and Rome have taken painful steps to cut deficit spending, while France's deficit remains above five percent of GDP, far above the eurozone average of 2.9 percent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Overall public debt is the equivalent of around 200% of GDP, the highest among major economies after decades of deficit spending to combat deflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
That translates to higher costs for new mortgages and car loans, corporate borrowing and U.S. deficit spending.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
On the other side, the district points to ongoing deficit spending that officials predict is likely to wipe out entirely the reserves in three to four years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Roman economy was honey-combed with problems created by deficit spending, currency devaluation and exploitation.
From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Scott Nearing
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