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 tools that truly shape a successful life — financial confidence, emotional strength, and honest communication — are too often missing from their education.
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Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Without swift Congressional action, millions could lose their health coverage, and small business owners could face devastating financial choices — all in an economic climate already fraught with uncertainty.
—Brewster Bevis, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Walking back sustainability claims—or resorting to greenwashing—would carry reputational and financial risks.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
But even those who could afford to buy a home are reconsidering making such a big purchase this year as uncertainty dominates the economic and financial landscape.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Without swift Congressional action, millions could lose their health coverage, and small business owners could face devastating financial choices — all in an economic climate already fraught with uncertainty.
—Brewster Bevis, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Walking back sustainability claims—or resorting to greenwashing—would carry reputational and financial risks.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
But even those who could afford to buy a home are reconsidering making such a big purchase this year as uncertainty dominates the economic and financial landscape.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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But fiscal hawks in the Senate remained dug in, buoyed by former Trump advisor Elon Musk, who extended his all-out offensive against the bill.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Their comments are teeing up a clash with fiscal hawks that GOP leaders can scarce afford.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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The surge behind sports comes amid worries that recent economic trends, particularly the effects of the Trump administration’s interest in tariffs, might disrupt upfront sales.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Luz Aguilar, 26, who serves as Jurado’s deputy for economic innovation and community growth, was arrested around 7 p.m. Sunday and booked several hours later, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department inmate records.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Economic and monetary uncertainty has pushed some traders and companies toward bitcoin, leading to a flood of bullish bitcoin price predictions.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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That time gain could translate into real monetary benefits.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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