deficit
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If Manchester City beat Chelsea on Sunday they will cut the gap to six points, and will trim the deficit further if they are able to beat the Gunners next Sunday.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
That deficit is $4 billion, or 2%, more than a year ago.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Among the expected requests: large quantities of purchases by China, specifically for orders of soybeans, Boeing aircraft and American energy exports to slash the persistent bilateral trade deficit, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
John: Attempts to overcome a seven-length deficit, having finished fourth in last year's race, when he stayed the final part of the race very strongly, certainly better than most.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
From the bench, I watched our slight lead get chipped away and turn into a ten-point deficit.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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