debt ceiling (Meaning)
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debt ceiling (n)
the maximum borrowing power of a governmental entity
Synonyms & Antonyms of debt ceiling
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debt ceiling Sentence Examples
- Congress faced a contentious debate over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default.
- The government shutdown loomed as negotiations stalled over the proposed debt ceiling increase.
- The Treasury Department warned of dire consequences if the debt ceiling was not raised promptly.
- Politicians engaged in brinkmanship over the issue of raising the debt ceiling.
- Failure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to a downgrade in the nation's credit rating.
- Bipartisan efforts were underway to find a compromise on the contentious debt ceiling issue.
- Economic analysts cautioned that hitting the debt ceiling could trigger a financial crisis.
- The president urged Congress to act swiftly in raising the debt ceiling to prevent economic instability.
- The stock market reacted nervously to the uncertainty surrounding the debt ceiling negotiations.
- Public confidence in the government's ability to manage finances waned amidst the deadlock over the debt ceiling.
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the maximum borrowing power of a governmental entity
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Congress faced a contentious debate over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default.
The government shutdown loomed as negotiations stalled over the proposed debt ceiling increase.
The Treasury Department warned of dire consequences if the debt ceiling was not raised promptly.
Politicians engaged in brinkmanship over the issue of raising the debt ceiling.
