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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This has eroded the cash flow and equity farmers need to withstand changes in the market.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the amount of cash returns as a percentage of cash flow from operations (CFFO) has climbed to as much as 50% for several energy companies in recent quarters, according to Maurizio Carulli, global energy analyst at Quilter Cheviot.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Under the initiative, which was first outlined during the Congres des Exploitants (an annual convention for French exhibitors) at the end of September, the CNC will provide immediate cash flow to struggling independent operators who are facing liquidity issues or potential bankruptcy.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite warnings of an AI bubble, some analysts are arguing that AI demand and growth remain strong, with tech sector investment driven by real cash flows, not debt.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the amount of cash returns as a percentage of cash flow from operations (CFFO) has climbed to as much as 50% for several energy companies in recent quarters, according to Maurizio Carulli, global energy analyst at Quilter Cheviot.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Under the initiative, which was first outlined during the Congres des Exploitants (an annual convention for French exhibitors) at the end of September, the CNC will provide immediate cash flow to struggling independent operators who are facing liquidity issues or potential bankruptcy.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite warnings of an AI bubble, some analysts are arguing that AI demand and growth remain strong, with tech sector investment driven by real cash flows, not debt.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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