debtor nation
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We entered that war a massive industrial power, but second ranked in terms of finance and trade and as a debtor nation to Europe.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2017
Other experts said the Tolchins confronted important issues, such as the country’s transformation from creditor to a debtor nation.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2016
No wonder we have become the world’s leading debtor nation.
From Forbes • Jan. 2, 2015
"So in effect you've already got Turkmenistan being a debtor nation to China - and that puts the Chinese in a very strong position."
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2014
The United States up to a few years ago was also a debtor nation, and more gold was exported than was imported.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
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