deficit grows

Examples (10)

• The budget deficit continues to grow despite government efforts.
• Economists warn that the trade deficit will grow larger next year.
• If spending increases, the fiscal deficit is likely to grow.
• The current-account deficit has started to grow rapidly.
• Without proper controls, the national deficit could grow exponentially.
• The company's financial deficit began to grow after the merger.
• Analysts predict the federal deficit will grow by 15% this quarter.
• The balance-of-payments deficit is expected to grow significantly.
• Poor economic policies caused the deficit to grow uncontrollably.
• The projected deficit may grow beyond acceptable limits.