financial commitment
noun
: an obligation to spend a lot of money over a long time
Opening your own business requires a significant financial commitment.
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Some lawmakers, citing concerns about future economic downturns, have questioned the long-term sustainability of the growing financial commitment.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Casper: Here’s the truth — mattresses are quite the financial commitment, so the best time to get a new one for your bed is Memorial Day or a similar holiday that sees drastic sales across retailers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Under the contract, One Stop FTL was required to show proof of financial commitment from a lender within 90 days of that date.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Nintendo Nintendo's online store is handling preorders differently than any other retailer, using a loyalty program to place potential buyers on a waitlist without any financial commitment.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Casper: Here’s the truth — mattresses are quite the financial commitment, so the best time to get a new one for your bed is Memorial Day or a similar holiday that sees drastic sales across retailers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Under the contract, One Stop FTL was required to show proof of financial commitment from a lender within 90 days of that date.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Nintendo Nintendo's online store is handling preorders differently than any other retailer, using a loyalty program to place potential buyers on a waitlist without any financial commitment.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for financial commitment
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“Financial commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20commitment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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