1
as in resources
available money
had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car
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2
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
people with the wherewithal to be able to afford such a lavish lifestyle
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Recent Examples of wherewithal
Will Dave Roberts have the wherewithal to keep Kershaw on a short leash?
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course, few home movies are made by someone with the wherewithal to cast ‘40s film noir legend Ann Savage as their mother (since Maddin never had footage of the real one), or the vision to structure their remembrances like freeform poetry, complete with rhyming callbacks.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
If Trump and Vance had the wherewithal to actually carry out a mass deportation of this scale, our economy would crumble in a matter of weeks.
—Ayendy Bonifacio, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
The sturdiness of the U.S. economy -- the world's largest -- has been a key driver of global economic growth and the U.S. jobs market is a big reason for it, underpinning the American expansion and giving consumers the confidence and financial wherewithal to keep spending.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Aug. 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course, few home movies are made by someone with the wherewithal to cast ‘40s film noir legend Ann Savage as their mother (since Maddin never had footage of the real one), or the vision to structure their remembrances like freeform poetry, complete with rhyming callbacks.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
If Trump and Vance had the wherewithal to actually carry out a mass deportation of this scale, our economy would crumble in a matter of weeks.
—Ayendy Bonifacio, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
The sturdiness of the U.S. economy -- the world's largest -- has been a key driver of global economic growth and the U.S. jobs market is a big reason for it, underpinning the American expansion and giving consumers the confidence and financial wherewithal to keep spending.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Aug. 2024
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The filing also details the company's liquidity position, indicating that existing cash resources are expected to fund operations for the next year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of resources with SEC financial reporting experience.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noninterest income increased by $150 thousand, primarily due to higher wealth management fees and fees for other customer services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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As more superyachts make their way to Dubai each year, the opportunities for wealth advisory service providers will likely compound.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As of September 30, 2024, Hallmark Venture Group had total assets of $103,332 and total liabilities of $833,304.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting related to the valuation methodology for intangible assets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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To make the exchange more thoughtful, wedding or baby shower guests will often contribute to a honeymoon or diaper fund.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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And this month Hinman called for investigations into the county education office’s finances and operations over a possible misuse of public funds, including potential unauthorized expenses related to personal legal fees and investigations of the county board.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's liquidity and capital resources, noting cash on hand of $0.4 million as of September 30, 2024, and ongoing financing efforts to support operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Crucial tools, especially for galvanizing private capital, have remained untapped in a historically unproductive Congress.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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An expansive pocket is created by sweeping the blade’s tip back and forth.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Two shove-it pockets, a laptop sleeve, and two water bottle holders will keep your on-the-go giftee moving in comfort and style.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Even if Vice President Kamala Harris had won, much of that money would have continued to flow.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The constitutional amendment renews approval for the state using Minnesota State Lottery revenue for conservation, raises the amount of lottery money the state can spend each year and creates a new advisory council to decide how to award grants.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hopefully things pick up pace next week.Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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