financial commitment
noun
: an obligation to spend a lot of money over a long time
Opening your own business requires a significant financial commitment.
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Under the contract, One Stop FTL was required to show proof of financial commitment from a lender within 90 days of that date.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Nintendo Nintendo's online store is handling preorders differently than any other retailer, using a loyalty program to place potential buyers on a waitlist without any financial commitment.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Most colleges require a non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure your deferred spot—essentially a financial commitment that demonstrates your seriousness.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The greatest unknown in Newcastle United’s future is PIF’s continued interest and financial commitment.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Nintendo Nintendo's online store is handling preorders differently than any other retailer, using a loyalty program to place potential buyers on a waitlist without any financial commitment.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Most colleges require a non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure your deferred spot—essentially a financial commitment that demonstrates your seriousness.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The greatest unknown in Newcastle United’s future is PIF’s continued interest and financial commitment.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for financial commitment
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“Financial commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20commitment. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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