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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Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Owning a dog is a 10- to 15-year financial commitment, Compare the Market reminds us.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The bank's president and chairman, John Jovanovic, told CNBC that manufacturers, which benefit the most from the reserve, are making a long-term financial commitment, while the government loan spurs private investments.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
In turn, 1-ounce silver bars can feel like one of the most approachable ways to get exposure to the silver market without making a big financial commitment or investing in a more volatile asset.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Owning a dog is a 10- to 15-year financial commitment, Compare the Market reminds us.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The bank's president and chairman, John Jovanovic, told CNBC that manufacturers, which benefit the most from the reserve, are making a long-term financial commitment, while the government loan spurs private investments.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
In turn, 1-ounce silver bars can feel like one of the most approachable ways to get exposure to the silver market without making a big financial commitment or investing in a more volatile asset.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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