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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Also, what’s the financial commitment required to build and sustain a roster capable of competing in a 24-team playoff? — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 But becoming a franchisee can require a substantial financial commitment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Xbox launched Cloud Gaming in 2020 as a cheaper alternative to physical games, arguing that effectively renting a title would provide the opportunity to play a game without the financial commitment of purchasing a console and disk. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Between the nine members, the financial commitment is $500 million, meaning the Earth Fund is putting up 20 percent. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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