financial commitment

noun

: an obligation to spend a lot of money over a long time
Opening your own business requires a significant financial commitment.

Examples of financial commitment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last year’s financial commitment was substantial while this fiscal year anticipates a reduction due to changes in state and federal funding dynamics. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 31 Jan. 2024 This financial commitment by 2028 for both vehicles and charging infrastructure will result in a total of 66,230 electric delivery vehicles and an overall acquisition of 106,000 delivery vehicles -- plus an initial order for 14,000 charging stations around the country. Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024 The Orioles have not made such a massive financial commitment to a free-agent since Davis. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 In addition to amplifying Re:wild’s messages on its social feeds, Lolla festivals will carve out spaces on their grounds for partners to speak directly to attendees, as well as supporting the organization’s projects with an as-yet-unspecified financial commitment. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2024 Once the build commences, Ransom will require a larger financial commitment. William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Without having to commit its own troops, or even to make a financial commitment beyond this year, Britain can look like a world leader at relatively modest cost. Mark Landler, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024 This estimate takes into account the lower and higher ends of potential expenses, providing a broad perspective on the financial commitment involved in becoming a CPA. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024 Proposing that the state shoulder another financial commitment will be a tough sell, particularly in a year of big deficits. David Lappen, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024

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“Financial commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20commitment. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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