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Synonyms

deficit spending

American

noun

the practice of spending funds in excess of income, especially by a government.

Etymology

Origin of deficit spending

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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This year's takings are down as people pare back their discretionary dining spending, and that, together with surging food prices and tight credit markets, suggests a shakeout in the industry may be inevitable.

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