national debt

noun

: the total amount of money that the government of a country owes to companies, countries, etc.

Examples of national debt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The country is grappling with soaring borrowing costs as investors balk at a political struggle to reduce its high budget deficit and mounting national debt. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of perspectives on fiscal policy, national debt, and economic sustainability. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

What This List Covers This list includes national debt relief providers that report serving Florida residents, rather than only companies headquartered in the state. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Accredited Debt Relief Accredited Debt Relief is a national debt relief provider that serves California residents and offers debt settlement services for eligible unsecured debts. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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