as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
Public transit systems face mounting financial pressure.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
But Carmona also said new policies are needed to support different financial avenues for families and community members to finance rebuilding, access meaningful loans and receive full insurance payouts.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In its recent annual financial statement, BYD also reported its first decline in annual profits since 2021.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The mayor’s challenge lies both in getting the city back on a stable financial footing and in funding the expensive programs he’s promised.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
But Carmona also said new policies are needed to support different financial avenues for families and community members to finance rebuilding, access meaningful loans and receive full insurance payouts.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In its recent annual financial statement, BYD also reported its first decline in annual profits since 2021.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The mayor’s challenge lies both in getting the city back on a stable financial footing and in funding the expensive programs he’s promised.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Addressing climate change may be important, but the real existential threat to our state is its fiscal well-being.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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This will help promote housing stability and economic mobility.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Over the next year, more than three million people will go door-to-door, traveling through megacities and remote villages, to tally up every household and resident of India – and collect data on their social and economic characteristics.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The meaning of pay Diner said that while the pay increase signed into law is real money, the monetary increase can’t be taken at face value.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thus stagflation could not be managed by traditional monetary policy, varying the money supply and hence interest rates — or by fiscal policy, varying government taxing and spending.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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