cash flow
noun
1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially
: one that provides solvency
Examples of cash flow in a Sentence
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
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Companies will continue to seek greater valuations, which requires more free cash flow.
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Carlos Lau, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Aramco announced its free cash flow for the quarter at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024, and cash flow from operating activities at $31.7 billion compared to last year’s $33.6 billion.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Free cash flow was $302 million, a decline of 23 percent.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Carlos Lau, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Aramco announced its free cash flow for the quarter at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024, and cash flow from operating activities at $31.7 billion compared to last year’s $33.6 billion.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Free cash flow was $302 million, a decline of 23 percent.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cash flow
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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