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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 question is whether all those dollars will create big enough profits to make the investments worth it.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Technology stocks have taken a hit this week as concerns persist over whether massive AI investments by many of the Big Tech firms will pay off.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Investors should look at the fund's makeup and, if screening for investments on your brokerage firm's website or Morningstar, go by the category of bank loan or senior loan, said Morningstar's Moriarty.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The Prop 123 Equity Program provides equity investments to construct and preserve low and middle-income multifamily rental developments.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, Uber issued disappointing earnings guidance for the first quarter, underscoring that its investments into new ride options and growing its delivery business will weigh on margins.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The firms are vying not just for investors and funds, but for the best private market athletes to manage and oversee investments.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Different types of investments involve degrees of risk.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Technology stocks have taken a hit this week as concerns persist over whether massive AI investments by many of the Big Tech firms will pay off.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Investors should look at the fund's makeup and, if screening for investments on your brokerage firm's website or Morningstar, go by the category of bank loan or senior loan, said Morningstar's Moriarty.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The Prop 123 Equity Program provides equity investments to construct and preserve low and middle-income multifamily rental developments.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, Uber issued disappointing earnings guidance for the first quarter, underscoring that its investments into new ride options and growing its delivery business will weigh on margins.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The firms are vying not just for investors and funds, but for the best private market athletes to manage and oversee investments.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Different types of investments involve degrees of risk.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
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Surovstev’s birthplace, present-day Mariupol, Ukraine, has endured some of the most devastating strikes and sieges from Russia during the war.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
17 Nov. 2025
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The swearing-in ceremony, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will be held at the Milander Center, a venue not typically used for mayoral inaugurations.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump has said the ballroom will be big enough for future presidential inaugurations to be held there.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In response to the city clearing out the Cedar Avenue occupation, the activist organizations behind the blockades complained on social media about MPD officers dismantling three different roadblocks.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Buses, taxis, private vehicles, bikes, delivery trucks, street vendors, and pedestrians, jockey around terrorism blockades, trees, sewers, garbage storage, and sidewalks — all competing for space.—
Amy Chester,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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But even with those other high-profile installments (including one filled with previous champions), something about Survivor 50 felt different to Jeff Probst during filming.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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On the feature side, his credits include There’s Something About Mary and multiple installments of The Santa Clause franchise, among other projects.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Public Art Trail More than 150 murals, sculptures, and installations have been erected throughout Fort Wayne, with the majority of them concentrated downtown.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The exhibition is punctuated by large-scale installations including male mannequins performing spectacular stunts atop moving boxes (58% Poliéster, 2025) and schoolbags dropped on the floor as if teenagers had just left the room (Para baixo MUITO, or Down VERY MUCH, 2025).—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 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 lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her house by the water had been where family and friends gathered to celebrate baptisms and weddings.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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