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
CalPERS reported on Monday having 79% of the money to cover its financial obligations — an increase in the pension’s funding level which stood at 75% in 2024.
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
And yet, the university’s debt is now greater than its net financial assets; its debt-to-asset ratio is five times greater than any Ivy League peer.
—Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
These layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort by Intel, impacting thousands of jobs nationwide amid financial struggles.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
And yet, the university’s debt is now greater than its net financial assets; its debt-to-asset ratio is five times greater than any Ivy League peer.
—Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
These layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort by Intel, impacting thousands of jobs nationwide amid financial struggles.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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But Hamilton, who runs the department’s detective bureau, warned that such gains could be eroded if the department continues to lose officers amid the city’s ongoing fiscal crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Most of Indianapolis' $27 million spring fiscal package will pay to shore up roads and improve stormwater systems.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Why is Trump so determined to kibosh economic growth in Texas, where last Saturday afternoon solar power met 31% of the grid’s 77 gigawatts of power demand and wind power provided 15%?—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Founded in 2011, the foundation has become one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to promoting females’ safety and social and economic autonomy, according to Chanel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In 40 other states and the District of Columbia, eligibility requirements were expanded to consider low-income families under a certain monetary threshold.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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In addition to cooking and distributing meals with the monetary and food donations, the pair has also organized donations for cleaning supplies and protective gear for people clearing the debris.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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