deficit
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The Sparks led by nine points in the second quarter but surrendered the lead late in the quarter as the Wings capitalized on 55% shooting to cut their deficit to one by halftime.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The government likewise posted an $80 billion budget deficit in the first four months of 2026—more than it had planned for the entire year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
According to the latest EU economic forecast published last month, Bulgaria's deficit is expected to reach 4.1 percent this year after 3.5 percent in 2025.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
After subsisting for three months on an exceedingly marginal diet, McCandless had run up a sizable caloric deficit.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing deficit
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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