- present tense form of finance (3rd person singular).
finances
Example Sentences
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"We know the Home Office looks at the finances of the businesses now and whether their revenue or profit means they can pay the required salary."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Pretax profit increased across the bank’s four key segments, rising especially sharply in the business of supporting affluent clients with their finances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
But it says people should consider potential pitfalls seriously and plan ahead by being upfront about their finances, seeking separate legal advice and drawing up a formal agreement.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
This would better protect seniors from poverty, improve Social Security’s long-term finances and help eliminate the need for welfare programs like Supplemental Security Income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
With Jackson family finances ruined and most of the former enslaved community gone, the Hermitage soon fell into disrepair.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Means to an End: Fin
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