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as in sieges
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 inaugurations
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 investments
The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Our investments in basic research and universities made this country the preeminent scientific and economic power in the world.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Lower rates also tend to push upward on prices for stocks and other investments.
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Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
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
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
The late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who represented the district prior to Gallagher, was an advocate for investments in the Sacramento River Basin.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Lawmakers and the governor continue major investments in public schools, healthcare and agreed to increase spending on subsidized childcare and affordable housing.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Our investments in basic research and universities made this country the preeminent scientific and economic power in the world.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Lower rates also tend to push upward on prices for stocks and other investments.
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Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
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.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
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
The late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who represented the district prior to Gallagher, was an advocate for investments in the Sacramento River Basin.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Lawmakers and the governor continue major investments in public schools, healthcare and agreed to increase spending on subsidized childcare and affordable housing.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
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Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.
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As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.
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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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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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Once the blockades end, a rebound in demand combined with excess liquidity is expected to drive inflation higher.
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Export blockades caused by the Iran war have raised demand for the refinery’s fuels in African countries such as Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana.
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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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Bonuses will be paid to all Unknown Worlds staffers instead of only those who were there when Krafton acquired the studio in 2021, and they’ll be paid out in three yearly installments, according to Bloomberg.
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So, who else auditioned for the various installments in George Lucas' intergalactic epic?
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Fifty marching bands from across the country were scheduled to perform, as well as historic and cultural showcases, military installations and 19 different floats.
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The target demographics include artificial intelligence data centers, maritime propulsion systems, military defense installations, and heavy industrial facilities.
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.
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But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
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Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals.
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Church leaders and some experts see the success of youth movements and the surge in adult baptisms as signs that some young people are showing new interest in the church, while also challenging it to embrace a more inclusive message.
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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