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fiscally

American  
[fis-kuh-lee] / ˈfɪs kə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that involves money or financial matters.

    The hospital's financial reports verify that they are more fiscally sound than they have been in the past.


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Etymology

Origin of fiscally

fiscal ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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In practice, they knew, no one was going to force fiscally constrained governments to meet the goal, 10 years away.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

But, as Geoff Davis, the Republican who represented the district before Massie, described it, it is both socially and fiscally conservative.

From Slate May 19, 2026

Some council members questioned whether the new vehicles in the budget proposal were necessary — and fiscally responsible.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

This approach allows you to factor in travel and experiences while still being fiscally responsible.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

Indiana had a 25 percent default rate; California, only 5 percent, even though Californians were, on the face of it, far less fiscally responsible.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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