as in resources
the movement of money in and out of a business
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
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Recent Examples of cash flow
As a result, the company now has negative free cash flow.
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Operating income reached €715 million, up 40%, and free cash flow rose 54% to €824 million in the period.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The firm noted that the chip company's free cash flow returns have also lagged those of its peers.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
At the going rate of $15 or $20 an hour, five to 10 half-day jobs each week can quickly become decent cash flow.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Operating income reached €715 million, up 40%, and free cash flow rose 54% to €824 million in the period.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The firm noted that the chip company's free cash flow returns have also lagged those of its peers.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
At the going rate of $15 or $20 an hour, five to 10 half-day jobs each week can quickly become decent cash flow.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash flow
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That lets the term be understood in a range of ways, whether a corporate-friendly approach to conservation, or a new way to talk about extracting marine resources, sustainably or otherwise.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The Doheny project, when completed, would produce 5 million gallons per day of drinking water as part of SCWD’s Integrated Water Resources Plan, aimed at diversifying and securing water resources, particularly during critical need periods such as drought and natural disasters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Prasad said Westlaw is a subsidiary of Resilience, and that whenever there were funds beyond what the hospitals needed to operate, they were transferred into the Westlaw account and then used for the hospitals as needed.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The courts in the past have held — and usually not framed in terms of DEI policies; this was prior to that term gaining currency — but courts have been skeptical about giving the FCC authority over Equal Employment Opportunity policies as a basis for license decisions.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many managers will be focusing on double-gameweek assets and chasing last week’s points.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The one-page US proposal sought to declare an end to the war while triggering a 30-day negotiation period to resolve sticking points, including on nuclear issues, frozen Iranian assets and security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional source familiar with the negotiations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Height and surrounding space requirements are also met for beds and toilets, roll-in showers, doorbell and fire alarm visual alerts, and braille signage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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There’s also a Hamburger Po-Boy, which is served on the best bread from the beloved Leidenheimer Baking Company.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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This cozy comfort-food shack served housemade breads, desserts and simmering kettles of hearty homemade soup.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash%20flow. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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