as in resources
the movement of money in and out of a business
We were able to maintain a steady cash flow.
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Recent Examples of cash flow
Why phantom income matters Phantom income can create a mismatch between your company’s (or your household’s) tax liability versus its cash flow.
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That begins with prioritizing finance models grounded in real cash flows.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Small businesses power the U.S. economy, but the top reason many fail is negative cash flow, or too little incoming money to cover expenses, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Chevron grew its Permian volumes to more than 1 million barrels of oil equivalent daily, but has now chosen to cut costs and keep its production steady to turn the Permian into a cheaper cash flow machine.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 May 2026
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Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That begins with prioritizing finance models grounded in real cash flows.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Small businesses power the U.S. economy, but the top reason many fail is negative cash flow, or too little incoming money to cover expenses, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Chevron grew its Permian volumes to more than 1 million barrels of oil equivalent daily, but has now chosen to cut costs and keep its production steady to turn the Permian into a cheaper cash flow machine.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cash flow
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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High needs, limited resources The Point-in-Time count also gathered information used to determine whether a person met the federal definition of chronic homelessness.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The fund aims to compensate people who say they have been targeted by the government.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Several of the president’s allies have already talked about tapping into the fund.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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One of the assets in the Manson trade — 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance — brought back Kreider, a winger with 348 career goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The company was formed in 2021 through the combination of Univision Holdings and the media, content, and production assets of Grupo Televisa, bringing together one of the largest libraries of Spanish-language programming with extensive distribution throughout North and Latin America.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The restaurant serves a beloved Mexican take on Japanese sushi, turning the tradition of small raw rolls on its head.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Popular foods for baking include cookies, cakes, bread and casseroles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cash%20flow. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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