deficit spending
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deficit spending
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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“These include massive deficit spending, not only in the U.S., and massive spending on defense in Europe and in Japan,” he said during an interview with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Current deficit spending as a percent of GDP of 5.2% would be 6.1% without tariff revenue,” says Bill Merz, head of capital markets research at U.S.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
The dollar has broadly weakened, in part because planned tax cuts and other policies are fueling fears about deficit spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Head teacher Dan Crossman says the school is in an in-year deficit, spending more money than it has got coming in.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2025
In 2001, during a civil conflict, the economy shrank 4.5% because of decreased trade, intermittent border closures, increased deficit spending on security needs, and investor uncertainty.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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