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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
These investments lift everyone working in the software industry, making technology more accessible and extending its benefits across society.
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Milan Shetti, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
And without them, several Cuban American businessmen have told the Herald the country is unlikely to receive major investments.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In January, Microsoft outlined a five-point plan, including a pledge to cover any additional electricity costs resulting from its data centers, among other community investments.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
New research in Dallas ISD and other Texas districts suggests that students are seeing the benefits of the investments in early learning that the state has made over the last several years.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The migration reflects efforts to transform Florida into a tech rival to Silicon Valley, with major investments in infrastructure, education and business ecosystems.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
By every measure, and even with the loss of tax breaks and federal investments, renewable energy sources like solar and wind are far cheaper than fossil fuels.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
With all the investments around data centers, infrastructure and environmental concerns have sprung up on how the country can handle the energy demand that artificial intelligence data centers require.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Franklin is seeing investments from brands like Costco and developers like Land by Label for the new Poth’s General.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Milan Shetti, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
And without them, several Cuban American businessmen have told the Herald the country is unlikely to receive major investments.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In January, Microsoft outlined a five-point plan, including a pledge to cover any additional electricity costs resulting from its data centers, among other community investments.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
New research in Dallas ISD and other Texas districts suggests that students are seeing the benefits of the investments in early learning that the state has made over the last several years.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The migration reflects efforts to transform Florida into a tech rival to Silicon Valley, with major investments in infrastructure, education and business ecosystems.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
By every measure, and even with the loss of tax breaks and federal investments, renewable energy sources like solar and wind are far cheaper than fossil fuels.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
With all the investments around data centers, infrastructure and environmental concerns have sprung up on how the country can handle the energy demand that artificial intelligence data centers require.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Franklin is seeing investments from brands like Costco and developers like Land by Label for the new Poth’s General.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
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However, Birru said the sieges were not fully broken.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now requests are arriving steadily from New York, Maine, and Milan, other locales bracing for their own sieges.—
Kathryn Savage,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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The influence of the titan of modern design, Le Corbusier, is evident in Niemeyer’s Palácio da Alvorada, for example, which was the official presidential residence; in the Congresso Nacional; and in the Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília, the site of presidential inaugurations.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two charities set up to pay for Newsom’s inaugurations in 2019 and 2023 moved more than $5 million to the protocol foundation since 2019.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The blockades of the past are merely a prelude to those to come.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Markets could swing between risk-on relief — if regime collapse removes the threat of oil blockades or nuclear escalation — and risk-off persistence if conflict drags on and supply disruptions intensify, according to Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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That film grossed over $63M worldwide and wasn’t well received enough to press forward with further installments.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the third and fourth installments, held in 2013 and 2017, are etched in the mind of the Yankees’ Puerto Rican pitching prospect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hours later, Kabul claimed its air force responded by targeting military installations near Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, and in northwestern Pakistan.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Today's order will strengthen America's oil supply and restore a pipeline system vital to our national security and defense, ensuring that West Coast military installations have the reliable energy critical to military readiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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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.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Nov. 2025
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The online ticket platform advanced about 5% after bullish initiations of research coverage at several Wall Street following its September 17 initial public offering.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The replica gown has been worn in subsequent baptisms, including those of William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes weddings, graduations, baptisms, and other big events, which were all marked by Jean Marc's secret ingredients.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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