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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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In the year since his inauguration, his administration has continued its attacks on trans people, including by attempting to prevent trans athletes from competing in sports.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just one month after his first inauguration, Reagan signed an executive order allowing the president to have oversight over regulatory actions of federal agencies.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Graham ultimately lifted his blockade in exchange for a vote on his bill to end sanctuary cities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Confederacy would not win foreign recognition, leaving it helpless against a Union blockade.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 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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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 6 Feb. 2026.
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