- present tense form of finance (3rd person singular).
finances
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"If you look at the finances of some of the broadcasters, they're losing money," says Kieran Maguire, associate professor of football finance at the University of Liverpool.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Her government became Italy's longest-serving last month, also earning plaudits for keeping the country's public finances in check.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Several other aspects of your household finances matter, but strictly from a tax standpoint, taking the money from savings is probably best because the withdrawal would not be taxable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Catastrophes strain public finances beyond reconstruction costs, often raising insurance premiums and limiting population growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
I left him grousing about the state of his finances and headed off to the machinery tent.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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