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as in siege
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
the investment of Cuba was one of the decisive moments in the Cuban Missile Crisis
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as in inaugural
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the investment of a new diocesan bishop is typically a grand and solemn occasion
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Recent Examples of investment
The idea that Tesla’s self-driving technology would enable it to have a fleet of robotaxis is central to the investment thesis for the company.
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 June 2025
And those are children who arguably could really benefit from this type of investment the most.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2025
After almost two decades at Endeavor, Jason Lublin is leaving to join the investment firm of former colleague Patrick Whitesell — another alum of Endeavor and WME.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 June 2025
As with all equity investments, investors should carefully evaluate all options with a qualified investment professional before making any investment decision.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 June 2025
And those are children who arguably could really benefit from this type of investment the most.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2025
After almost two decades at Endeavor, Jason Lublin is leaving to join the investment firm of former colleague Patrick Whitesell — another alum of Endeavor and WME.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 June 2025
As with all equity investments, investors should carefully evaluate all options with a qualified investment professional before making any investment decision.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investment
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These additions transformed the fortress into a self-sustaining royal complex that could withstand lengthy sieges while supporting a sophisticated court life.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Locals had threatened peaceful blockades against the event on the day of.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Just a quiet blockade, as Visa, Mastercard and PayPal severed access to its donations.—
Viktor Trón,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C..—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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There was no repeat of the immediate and massive demonstrations in Washington that marked his first inauguration, in 2017.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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After all, the Cardinal modality has everything to do with initiation — Aries leads with fiery passion, impulsivity and enthusiasm, while Cancer nourishes, protects and creates a safe space for others.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The authority said more than 15,300 construction jobs had been created since the project's initiation, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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