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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
Another community member expressed deep skepticism regarding the stability and security of such investments.
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
But sustaining this spike in consumer interest in EVs will require the industry to make massive infrastructure investments to bridge the current shortfall in charging stations, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Joanna Chen.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The company’s investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy—such as solar generation at 13 of its facilities—contributed to this reduction.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Individual results of investments may vary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 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
Based on federal economic data and consumer surveys, the report looks at factors such as income, debt levels, savings, investments and family support to assess how exposed consumers are to economic shocks.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 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
Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
But sustaining this spike in consumer interest in EVs will require the industry to make massive infrastructure investments to bridge the current shortfall in charging stations, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Joanna Chen.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The company’s investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy—such as solar generation at 13 of its facilities—contributed to this reduction.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Individual results of investments may vary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 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
Based on federal economic data and consumer surveys, the report looks at factors such as income, debt levels, savings, investments and family support to assess how exposed consumers are to economic shocks.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 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
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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Condensing approximately 1,200 pages — initially released in 18 installments — for today’s attention-span-less audience was always going to be a tricky proposition, of course.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Past Words + Music installments have featured George Clinton, John Legend, James Taylor, Patti Smith, Snoop Dogg, Eddie Vedder, Yo-Yo Ma, Alanis Morissette, Usher, Smokey Robinson, Rufus Wainwright, Mariah Carey, Elvis Costello, Sting and more.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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