as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
gained some fiscal knowledge by taking an economics course
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Recent Examples of fiscal
John McKinney, 58, a deputy district attorney and veteran prosecutor who has spent more than 25 years in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, has campaigned on public safety, fiscal accountability and reducing the city’s growing legal liabilities.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Whoever wins will face immense pressure as San Mateo County, like many other local governments across California, faces fiscal uncertainties with state and federal funding sources.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The bill would allocate more than $148 million toward construction and maintenance in the 2027 fiscal year, up from $40 million in fiscal 2026, which ends June 30.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2026
Johnson’s fiscal irresponsibility was never more on display than during the negotiations between the Chicago Board of Education and the Chicago Teachers Union, which resulted in heavy lobbying of Springfield for money for the union and schools.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Whoever wins will face immense pressure as San Mateo County, like many other local governments across California, faces fiscal uncertainties with state and federal funding sources.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The bill would allocate more than $148 million toward construction and maintenance in the 2027 fiscal year, up from $40 million in fiscal 2026, which ends June 30.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2026
Johnson’s fiscal irresponsibility was never more on display than during the negotiations between the Chicago Board of Education and the Chicago Teachers Union, which resulted in heavy lobbying of Springfield for money for the union and schools.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiscal
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It is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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In higher-risk scenarios such as financial transfers or accessing sensitive information, KYA allows organizations to verify that a real human is actively approving an action, and preventing bad actors or rogue AI agents from causing harm.—
Andrew Sever,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Despite a lack of formal diplomatic relations, both sides share close economic ties, cultural affinity and historical connections.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Fiscal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiscal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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