as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
a dollars-and-cents analysis of the situation
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Recent Examples of dollars-and-cents
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
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Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollars-and-cents
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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In early 2020, four South Side hospitals, including Advocate Trinity, announced a plan to combine into a single system that would have included the construction of a new hospital and the potential closures of others, to better serve patients and create financial sustainability.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Greek economic growth, meanwhile, is expected to come in at 2.1% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2025.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The comptroller serves as the city government’s internal fiscal watchdog and is tasked with auditing agencies, reviewing contracts and overseeing the municipal pension funds, among other responsibilities.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Asked directly about the potential dueling priorities, Trump doubled-down on Musk, one of the most generous fiscal backers of his campaign and affiliates.Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Dollars-and-cents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars-and-cents. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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