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deficit

[def-uh-sit, dih-fis-it] / ˈdɛf ə sɪt, dɪˈfɪs ɪt /


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Tedros said it was vital to address the trust deficit in Ebola-affected communities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

His administration projects the budget deficit rising 16% this fiscal year to $2.1 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

An error with one out cut El Camino Real’s deficit to 3-2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Channel 4's nadir was back in 2023 when its accounts showed a £52m deficit.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

For her, like Dr. Gazzaley, the applications are potentially widespread—someday we may be able to treat attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, and attention-related memory loss without drugs, which can have side effects.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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