deficit spending
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deficit spending
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Trade wars, deficit spending and a falling dollar helped gold prices surge 65% in 2025 and to records above $5,300 a troy ounce in January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
McLennan pointed to two paths forward for governments in developed economies to address their deficit spending and high levels of debt.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
Failure to reach agreement with multilateral lenders in late 1995 led to rising deficit spending and subsequently increasing inflation and a drop in the value of the Haitian currency in the final months of 1995.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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