Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invest (in)
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In Chicago local officials were at Laury Bride Bridal Shop in Bronzeville to promote their initiatives in help small businesses succeed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
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Cerda says this Latino wealth gap report is important because the immigration crackdown of undocumented Latino people leads to uncertainty about their futures, the inability to be promoted or to apply for other jobs because of their undocumented status, which ultimately harms Texas’ economy.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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The Tigers failed to capitalize with runners at second and third with two outs in the fourth.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The couple helped fund and sponsor those Channel 2 programs or the station wouldn’t have been able to provide them, according to Miami Herald archives.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Duncan and council members Nathan Willett and Melissa Patterson Hazley were the sole members of the City Council to not sponsor the stadium proposal.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other forms of theft, as well as drug offenses — something Bianco said is crucial to address while backing Proposition 36, a ballot measure state voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for such crimes — have also fluctuated in the county for years.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Bains, who is backed by party leaders and major labor groups, is viewed as the moderate Democrat while Villegas has embraced progressive policy platforms and cultivated more grassroots support.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The United States, joined by the United Arab Emirates and backed by concerns from key European powers, sharply condemned the United Nations’ decision Monday to grant Iran a leadership post at a major nuclear treaty conference.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Fiona Rae was among the first businesses to be granted a royal warrant by King Charles, a certification given to people or companies that have provided goods and services to the royal household.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Carney was not the first Black person to be awarded the Medal of Honor, but the act for which he was awarded the medal preceded all others.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The jury that awards the prestigious Golden Lion prizes resigned last week in protest over the participation of Russia and Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Times staff writers Terry Castleman and Lee Rogers contributed to this story.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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If this newsletter isn't already getting conveniently delivered to your inbox, click here to subscribe.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The streaming research firm also estimates that 51 percent of subscribers that signed up for Howdy in August and September are still subscribed, giving it a higher retention rate than many other streaming platforms.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Invest (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest%20%28in%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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