as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies

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Recent Examples of monetary Two of Baraka’s claims against Habba and Patel are what’s known as a Bivens claim, which lets individuals sue federal officials in their individual capacity for monetary damages over constitutional rights violations. Ella Lee, The Hill, 3 June 2025 Coomer is asking for a retraction of all defamatory remarks made by Lindell and monetary damages. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 The lawsuit seeks monetary damages — including punitive damages — for emotional distress. Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 Taxes on house giveaways This monetary option offered the winner a lump sum of $250,000 instead of the house, plus the $50,000 cash bonus. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • That is any sense, not just financial — intellectual, artistic and physical.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
  • Years later, their love for each other is still apparent, but so is the financial divide between them: John has yet to make it as an actor and is instead cater-waiting at the wedding, Lucy is there as a cherished guest.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
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  • Musk and other fiscal hawks want the bill to cut spending by far more, or cut taxes by much less, in order to avoid further swelling the national debt.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
  • Narrow majorities in both chambers were always going to make the effort a high-wire act to balance the hardline fiscal hawks’ desires with the needs of the more moderate members who populate the conferences in both chambers.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
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  • The city is a global financial hub that is renowned for its economic strength and high quality of life, according to the report.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 May 2025
  • Now is the time for Connecticut residents to contact their legislators and the governor and urge them to fully fund critical programs and invest in Connecticut’s economic future.
    Zane Tickoo, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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