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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a deficit in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a lack or shortfall in a particular area, such as skills, resources, or finances.
Example: "The company is facing a deficit in its budget, which may affect future projects."
Alternatives: "a shortfall in" or "a lack of".
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At first, I thought this a deficit in Skelton's acting.
Both departments tend to run a deficit in most hospitals.. Other hospitals are making similar moves.
Much of the money is also meant to cover a deficit in the military budget.
We're going to have a deficit in this fiscal year just started.
No team had ever overcome such a deficit in a championship game.
The country's social services are in the red; there is a deficit in the nationalized industries.
The justification for running anything now at a deficit in a university is highly questionable".
The Egyptians already have a deficit in their water supply of about 10bn kilolitres.
But that would require courage and commitment, qualities that sadly run a deficit in Washington.
Figures due on March 9th may even show a deficit in January.
No team has ever scaled that big a deficit in September to reach the postseason.
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