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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
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This is a deliberate investment in the future of our cultural ecosystem, and the scale of our ambition is clear.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Wealthy Qatar and Saudi Arabia underperformed despite vast investments, casting doubt on Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup aspirations.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
They’re also managed by the state, not private investment firms.
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Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This is a deliberate investment in the future of our cultural ecosystem, and the scale of our ambition is clear.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Wealthy Qatar and Saudi Arabia underperformed despite vast investments, casting doubt on Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup aspirations.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
They’re also managed by the state, not private investment firms.
—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for investment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investment
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State officials downplayed the threat of a prolonged siege, dismissing the prospect of weekly disruptions as standard white noise.
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History fans should look out for the climb up to the Château de Montségur, once a stronghold of the Cathar religious rebels, and scene of a bloody siege in 1244.
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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This gave her the opportunity to perform throughout Europe, South America, North Africa and even during inauguration events for Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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King’s Landing has been roiling with chaos — the blockade, Aegon’s disappearance — which the mighty presence of Vhagar kept in check until now.
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Compounding the strains sparked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is this year’s El Niño weather phenomenon, which experts warn could further squeeze African countries, especially soft commodity exporters.
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
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Of the clubs opening in the past five years, membership fees range from around $3,000 to $15,000 a year, Hobbs said, noting that many charge initiation fees between $1,000 and a gobsmacking $200,000.
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SpaceX’s initiation into this club, along with forthcoming debuts from frontier software makers OpenAI and Anthropic, is forcing a rebrand of the club itself.
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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