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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
If investments have been held more than a year, lower long-term capital gains tax rates apply.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Elon Musk is now bragging that SpaceX will make epic investments en route to unleashing stupendous results.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Several Cuban-American businessmen from Miami, including Cuba Study Group Chairman Carlos Saladrigas and Inter Miami owner and Mas Tec president Jorge Mas, told the Herald that major investments will not flow until there is a rule of law in Cuba.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
At the time, the DCCC warned Dunlap that only Golden could hold the seat, according to NOTUS, and would endanger national investments in the race.
—James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
The company is backed by Fifth Season and Bell Media, and has investments in Front Street Pictures and digital comedy studio Stapleview, and also has acquired Pier21 Films and Lighthearted Entertainment.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Mets have spent much of the 2026 season trying to justify one of the winter’s biggest free-agent investments, and this week’s series against the Philadelphia Phillies offered another reminder of how differently the offseason could have unfolded.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Last month, Nairobi hosted a summit at which French President Emmanuel Macron announced investments worth $27 billion across Africa.
—semafor.com, 19 June 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Elon Musk is now bragging that SpaceX will make epic investments en route to unleashing stupendous results.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Several Cuban-American businessmen from Miami, including Cuba Study Group Chairman Carlos Saladrigas and Inter Miami owner and Mas Tec president Jorge Mas, told the Herald that major investments will not flow until there is a rule of law in Cuba.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
At the time, the DCCC warned Dunlap that only Golden could hold the seat, according to NOTUS, and would endanger national investments in the race.
—James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
The company is backed by Fifth Season and Bell Media, and has investments in Front Street Pictures and digital comedy studio Stapleview, and also has acquired Pier21 Films and Lighthearted Entertainment.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Mets have spent much of the 2026 season trying to justify one of the winter’s biggest free-agent investments, and this week’s series against the Philadelphia Phillies offered another reminder of how differently the offseason could have unfolded.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Last month, Nairobi hosted a summit at which French President Emmanuel Macron announced investments worth $27 billion across Africa.
—semafor.com, 19 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.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some of that conflict has been out in the open, with bombs and blockades, but some of it has been invisible.—
Erika Beras,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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There have of course been diminishing returns with the more recent run of Indiana Jones sequels, but the first three installments all have a real spark.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Over five installments now, Pixar’s flagship franchise has built out what amounts to a theology etched in plastic and rubber about what constitutes a toy.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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By 1943, Arkansas had received the first of 23,000 German and Italian prisoners of war, who would live and work at military installations and branch camps throughout the state.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Getty Images For one weekend, one of America’s most secure and strategically important military installations stopped sounding like jet engines and started sounding like stock cars.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 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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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The Osmonds’ success earned them a rarified status in the Church of Latter-day Saints, with church elders crediting them with tens of thousands of baptisms during the Seventies.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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