Some economists advocate 'deficit spending' [=spending borrowed money] to boost a slumping economy.
The team overcame a four-point 'deficit' to win the game.
The government is facing a 'deficit' of $3 billion.
(..) We are down units of gasoline,... ... canisters of nitro,... ... assault bikes,... ... pursuit vehicles. My deficit mounts. And now, sir,... ...you, have us stuck in a quagmire! Hey Joe! Boss! (..)2015 Mad Max: Fury Road