financially
adverb
fi·nan·cial·ly
fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē 
fī-
: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.—
E. S. Browning
E. S. BrowningEven companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.—Barbara Kiviat
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When people sense that their efforts will not be rewarded financially, motivation takes a hit.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Health policy experts say these moves could hamper care and leave safety net hospitals, clinics and other providers financially vulnerable.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for financially
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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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