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as in funding
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as in capital
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as in subsidizing
to provide money for
a local business kindly financed the high school band's trip to New York City
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as in establishing
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
established a fund to finance a visiting lecturer position at the local college
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Recent Examples of financing
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
These in-house options are sometimes more flexible than using outside financing.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
They were reportedly involved in early discussions about financing Nik’s legal defense and even supported his right to quality representation.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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Tax incentives for Scarritt development spark city debate The City Council approved a tax increment financing plan for the project in December.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
These in-house options are sometimes more flexible than using outside financing.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Verb
The two unions also are at odds over details in the state budget, such as financing preschool programs.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
They were reportedly involved in early discussions about financing Nik’s legal defense and even supported his right to quality representation.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for financing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for financing
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But Coleman said that cities are already struggling to maintain a high quality of service in a context of high inflation, cuts in federal funding, and stagnant sales revenue.
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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Images of the Venezuelan capital taken late yesterday show panic and destruction from the impact of twin earthquakes.
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Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
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Mark Cohen observed that law firms have long depended upon clients subsidizing the development of young lawyers through billable work and that AI challenges both the economics and developmental logic of that arrangement.
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If a new owner would be willing, should the taxpayers of Anaheim consider subsidizing the name?
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Mirza built a single-entry-point platform that helps workers navigate childcare subsidies, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid—compressing what can be 16 separate government forms into a single process in some states.
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After the subsidy was slashed to $15 million, Tri-Rail’s management said the railroad would run out of money by mid-2027 if more money was not provided.
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The union that crafted the proposal responded last week by proposing a legislative alternative that would create a 2% tax on billionaire’s assets.
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Many of the Silicon Valley tech moguls who oppose the measure have already moved their assets to other states or threatened to do so to avoid the possible tax.
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Trouble for the little guys Highly prestigious schools, including the Ivies or public systems with large endowments like the University of California, might be insulated from the demographic crisis, Baum said.
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At stake is a nearly $50 million endowment that each side claims is theirs.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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And this time the roll of the dice didn’t work, with Turkey getting its only win of the tournament on its last touch of the World Cup.
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However, when states have tried to identify and purge alleged noncitizens from their rolls, their efforts have gone wrong in some cases.
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“Financing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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