run a deficit

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

To operate with a deficit over a period of time.

deficitVERB + deficit

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Examples (10)

  • The government has been running a massive budget deficit for several years.
  • It's financially unsustainable for a company to run a deficit year after year.
  • Due to unexpected expenses, the school district ran a significant deficit last fiscal year.
  • Analysts are concerned that the country will run a trade deficit again this quarter.
  • Running a temporary deficit can be a strategic choice to invest in future growth.
  • The new policies are intended to prevent the state from running a deficit.
  • How can a developing nation avoid running a current account deficit?
  • If tax revenues don't increase, the city is on track to run a deficit of over $10 million.
  • Despite record sales, the department ran a deficit because of soaring marketing costs.
  • The non-profit organization had to make tough decisions after running a deficit for three consecutive years.