financial

adjective

fi·nan·cial | \ fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl

, fī-\

Definition of financial

: relating to finance or financiers financial aid the financial district

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Examples of financial in a Sentence

The company is headed for financial disaster. a family struggling with financial problems I would like some financial advice before I buy this house.

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The broad index ticked down 2.44 points, or 0.1%, to 2808.48, as gains in financial and tech shares were offset by declines in material stocks. — Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, "S&P 500 Slips, but Blue Chip Stocks Eke Out Gain," 14 Mar. 2019 The summit will cover panel discussions and author talks about a range of important life skills, from financial well-being to physical wellness (and just about everything in between). — Mackenzie Dunn, Woman's Day, "Here's the Self-Care Summit Every Book Lover Needs," 6 Mar. 2019 Many states offer financial assistance for weatherizing your home, so be sure to check with your state’s weatherization agency before making any large investments. — Barbara Eldredge, Curbed, "How to save on utility bills," 25 Jan. 2019 Versum said its board consulted with its independent financial and legal advisers and concluded that Merck’s $48-a-share bid isn’t a superior proposal. — Colin Kellaher, WSJ, "Versum Materials Rejects Merck’s Bid," 1 Mar. 2019 The House Intelligence Committee has sought to bolster its investigative staff with financial and forensic accounting experts, part of an expansion of the Trump-Russia probe since Democrats gained control of the chamber. — Greg Miller, The Seattle Times, "House Intelligence chairman voices concern that Mueller’s scrutiny of Trump’s finances isn’t adequate," 10 Feb. 2019 The movie starred Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell, and was both a critical and financial success, earning $11 million at the box office as well as three Oscar nominations. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Amy Sherman-Palladino to Direct Gypsy, a Burlesque Musical," 7 Feb. 2019 The Bottom Line Any plan that restricts real, whole foods, and requires taking supplements comes at a cost, including financial and environmental ones. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "9 Keto Diet Dangers Nutritionists Want You to Know About," 2 Jan. 2019 The narrative mainly supported Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russia’s actions in the country, which includes financial and military support for the Assad regime. — Alex Ward, Vox, "4 main takeaways from new reports on Russia’s 2016 election interference," 17 Dec. 2018

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