financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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“These fires tested the physical and financial limits of our water infrastructure,” said Gregory Pierce, co-director of UCLA’s Luskin Center for Innovation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
It came after weeks of tough negotiations among member states, which were made more complicated by the stringent financial limits on using such funds.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
Byrne’s, caring for a disabled relative is a lengthy and wrenching process that can push you to your emotional and financial limits.
From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2022
However, the final details of the rules are yet to be agreed, including to what degree new manufacturers will be assisted to get up to speed, and the financial limits surrounding design and operation.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2022
I am glad to tell you that refinancing in both of these cases is proceeding with good success and in all probability within the financial limits set by the Congress.
From State of the Union Address by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
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