Each side tried to get the other to spend more money than they really had to so as to weaken the economy.

Higher interest rates might weaken the economy, but could also help the dollar.

And keeping down inflation has come to mean weakening the economy.

A decline in world oil prices during the 1980's severely weakened the economy.

And any plan for more taxes must avoid driving away businesses, which could further weaken the economy.

Both announced huge layoffs that could further weaken the economy.

The loss of these valuable colonies further weakened the French economy.

Since last summer, capital investment has grown much more slowly, helping now to weaken the national economy.

However, the closing has further weakened the already feeble economy in Gaza.

The capital problems could further constrict lending and weaken the economy.