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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Trading for him now would be a low-stakes roll of the dice because of the negligible cost in both assets and financial commitment.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the last year, Minnesota has upgraded its in-arena lighting system, made a financial commitment to Kevin Garnett to bring the legend back into the organizational fold, as well as sporting a roster that’s over the salary cap.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Then, in 2024, state legislators reduced the state’s financial commitment to $8 million, and Manatee County was in charge of leading the purchase, keeping its $3 million contribution.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Doing so could require a significant financial commitment and come with security and other risks.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the last year, Minnesota has upgraded its in-arena lighting system, made a financial commitment to Kevin Garnett to bring the legend back into the organizational fold, as well as sporting a roster that’s over the salary cap.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Then, in 2024, state legislators reduced the state’s financial commitment to $8 million, and Manatee County was in charge of leading the purchase, keeping its $3 million contribution.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Doing so could require a significant financial commitment and come with security and other risks.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
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 2 Feb. 2026.
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