as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
The scholarships are awarded to student caddies who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, dedication on the golf course and exemplary character.
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Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The many exclusive clubs built at Wrigley have been a financial success, though most casual fans can’t get into one.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Profits for the year were impacted by a £29 million fine by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority over failings related to Starling’s financial crime prevention systems.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 28 May 2025
This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The many exclusive clubs built at Wrigley have been a financial success, though most casual fans can’t get into one.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Profits for the year were impacted by a £29 million fine by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority over failings related to Starling’s financial crime prevention systems.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 28 May 2025
This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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That fiscal responsibility has also been a victim of Trump’s political hedonism is just one final wound to the conservative psyche.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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As the Chicago region faces a $771 million fiscal cliff, leaders have a clear choice.—
Leslie S. Richards,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Lee sees boosting opportunities for the next generation as one answer, solemnly noting that South Korea’s economic growth rate drops by roughly one percent per presidential term, meaning last year’s 2% may be wiped out soon unless drastic action is taken.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The Fed’s decision came against a backdrop of slowing economic growth and still-sticky inflation, raising the possibility of a stagflationary scenario.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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The group, which does not license songs for third-party advertising, originally sought $150,000 in monetary damages, a takedown of the commercials, and an order preventing Brinker from using their work moving forward.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Submitting a brief or other document without certifying the truth of its factual assertions, including citations to other cases or court decisions, is a violation of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which renders lawyers vulnerable to monetary sanctions or disciplinary actions.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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