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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 latest uproar followed a Norwegian news report that the government increased its investment in a company making planes that Israel has used to bomb Gaza.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For all the high-level disputes over investment and sponsorship, venues and promoters on the ground are grappling with equally volatile decisions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Taiwan has also pledged to increase investment in the United States, purchase more U.S. energy and boost defense spending to more than three percent of GDP in a bid to head off Trump’s levies.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Deep Blue, a firm dedicated to driving commercial investment in and growth opportunities for women’s sports, brings deep expertise in advertising, media, and brand partnerships.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For all the high-level disputes over investment and sponsorship, venues and promoters on the ground are grappling with equally volatile decisions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Taiwan has also pledged to increase investment in the United States, purchase more U.S. energy and boost defense spending to more than three percent of GDP in a bid to head off Trump’s levies.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Deep Blue, a firm dedicated to driving commercial investment in and growth opportunities for women’s sports, brings deep expertise in advertising, media, and brand partnerships.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investment
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Zamir’s warning once again put the new military chief at odds with the far-right parties in Israel’s government, who have repeatedly called for broadening Israel’s bombardment and siege of Gaza to destroy Hamas, something Israel has been unable to do despite nearly two years of fighting.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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So in the worst sieges in Syria, people could smuggle themselves in and out.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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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 special honor for the Butler first responders comes after, during his first inaugural in 2017, Trump's parade also highlighted police and military personnel with a representative from every branch of the military joining him.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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At the beginning of the Cuban missile crisis, President John F. Kennedy asked former Secretary of State Dean Acheson to meet with French President Charles de Gaulle to brief him on the reasons for America's blockade of Cuba.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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Deaths from starvation in Gaza have been on the rise after Israel launched a crippling blockade barring the entry of food and other vital supplies into the enclave in early March before ending its ceasefire with Hamas.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
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In addition to reportedly attending Zaman’s inauguration event, Fateh also signed a Quran belonging to the controversial cleric shortly after being elected to office.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Remember his fixation with his 2016 inauguration crowds?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Those things can include pledging and initiation fees, badge or pin fees and other one-time costs.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In April, Donald, Jr., circulated plans for a rival club, Executive Branch, which would initially cap its membership at two hundred people, and charge an initiation fee of up to half a million dollars.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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