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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 inauguration
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
Make an emotional investment As Blackstock notes, parents don’t want to be hosted or entertained.
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Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Only a stable government can provide sufficient security for the companies to commit to long-term investments.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Yet this is exactly what is happening to our investment portfolios.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Miami Gardens seems serious about its host city role based on the infrastructure investment and preparation.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Only a stable government can provide sufficient security for the companies to commit to long-term investments.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Yet this is exactly what is happening to our investment portfolios.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Miami Gardens seems serious about its host city role based on the infrastructure investment and preparation.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investment
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Winter Storm Fern may have laid siege across the East Coast, but even a blizzard couldn’t put a dampener on the beloved Whitney Art Party.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
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The tech industry has historically leaned left, but many leaders, including Altman, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have formed relationships with Trump since day 1 of his second administration and attended his inauguration.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Expansion accelerated in 2020, culminating in the inauguration of the cross-country line linking Ghuwaifat to Fujairah in 2023, alongside the completion of the Abu Dhabi-Dubai corridor and its extension to Sharjah in 2024.—
Keith J Fernandez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among the options being considered is a complete naval blockade to stop oil shipments to Cuba, Politico reported.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cuba had long relied on Venezuelan oil to run its economy, but crude shipments have plummeted since the US ouster of Nicolás Maduro and its blockade on oil tankers leaving Venezuela; Mexico is now the top oil exporter to Cuba.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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The initiation of live events, such as the NFL Christmas Day games and the forthcoming WWE Raw in 2025, signifies a transformative change for Netflix’s advertising business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The analyst's initiation comes after a site visit to Orion's Tampa office and Clearwater Marina project, which highlighted the company's operational strengths and culture.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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