as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies

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Recent Examples of monetary Roughly 10 public speakers asked for the city to phase in the fee, citing the monetary impacts to small businesses and apartment landlords of only a few units. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025 Among other reasons to dispute the claim, the council cited a lack of evidence from spy agencies about communication and monetary exchanges that would be expected if the gang and government were working together. Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 May 2025 Yoshida, in other words, upheld temporary tariffs that were enacted in order to mitigate the impact of a sudden and very significant shift in US monetary policy, albeit a shift that Nixon caused himself. Ian Millhiser, Vox, 13 May 2025 It is well established that monetary policy actions take several months to have a meaningful impact on the economy. Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • The scholarships are awarded to student caddies who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, dedication on the golf course and exemplary character.
    Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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