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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Similarly, an organization should understand its total financial commitment even when payments are spread over several years. — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The team’s headquarters symbolizes the financial commitment ownership has put into becoming championship-caliber. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 That said, a $100,000 5-year CD represents a serious financial commitment that only the most serious savers should consider. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 If released, Dodson and Gay could find work elsewhere, joining another franchise that has linebacker needs, and are willing to make that financial commitment to both veterans. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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