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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The team’s headquarters symbolizes the financial commitment ownership has put into becoming championship-caliber. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 That said, a $100,000 5-year CD represents a serious financial commitment that only the most serious savers should consider. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 If released, Dodson and Gay could find work elsewhere, joining another franchise that has linebacker needs, and are willing to make that financial commitment to both veterans. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The financial commitment is contingent on the city’s ability to match that funding with another $50 million in philanthropic donations, according to the letter. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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