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 city’s chief financial officer said Monday that the system would save the city between $8-9 million per year.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, financial pressures led to risky programming — raves, liquor nights, quick cash injections that altered the building’s soul.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The even bigger-picture worry for ordinary consumers is that the problems with private credit will ripple throughout the mainstream financial system, sparking some sort of larger meltdown.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, financial pressures led to risky programming — raves, liquor nights, quick cash injections that altered the building’s soul.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The even bigger-picture worry for ordinary consumers is that the problems with private credit will ripple throughout the mainstream financial system, sparking some sort of larger meltdown.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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The pivot, in my opinion, has been to try to show a little bit more fiscal responsibility.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Advocates like Bailey believe there is still time to resolve fiscal concerns that could stall other parts of the package.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cost of living a major concern The plans come at a time when Americans say that inflation and cost-of-living concerns are their biggest economic gripes heading into the elections.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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In retaliation, Orbán has vetoed a major $106 billion EU loan to cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for two years.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rules prohibit federal employees from soliciting or accepting gifts or items of monetary value greater than $20 if the gift is related to their government position.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Further, Rouse received additional monetary support indirectly from Pace-O-Matic via the Our States Matter PAC, a federal PAC primarily funded by Pace-O-Matic and people associated with the company.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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