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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
Workforce investments didn’t feature in the administration’s settlement with Columbia University, showing these aren’t the only pathways to an agreement.
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Liam Knox, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
But 97% of the deal value of those investments went to the US, while only 2% went to Europe and the Middle East.
—David Doty, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But patience – trusting that small investments of time and effort compound – got us through.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel cut its dividend by around 80% and poured money into investments.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut rates for the first time in a year, maybe by as much as 50 basis points — a policy shift that will, over time, reduce the yields on risk-free cash-equivalent investments — market attention has shifted to whether that cash will be on the move.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The arrests also raised alarm in Seoul, further complicating tense US-South Korea relations over investments agreed to in their trade deal, the Financial Times reported.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The duo is already examining some 40 applications and expect to unveil Together Fund’s first investments as early as May.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
But Simpson said his firm focuses on diversified investments, with risk lessening as clients approach retirement or other horizons.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Liam Knox, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
But 97% of the deal value of those investments went to the US, while only 2% went to Europe and the Middle East.
—David Doty, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But patience – trusting that small investments of time and effort compound – got us through.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel cut its dividend by around 80% and poured money into investments.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut rates for the first time in a year, maybe by as much as 50 basis points — a policy shift that will, over time, reduce the yields on risk-free cash-equivalent investments — market attention has shifted to whether that cash will be on the move.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The arrests also raised alarm in Seoul, further complicating tense US-South Korea relations over investments agreed to in their trade deal, the Financial Times reported.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The duo is already examining some 40 applications and expect to unveil Together Fund’s first investments as early as May.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
But Simpson said his firm focuses on diversified investments, with risk lessening as clients approach retirement or other horizons.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
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Climb the fortress trail to San Giovanni—a crumbling hilltop citadel that once guarded the city from Ottoman sieges—where the vistas stretch like a myth across fjord-like waters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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So in the worst sieges in Syria, people could smuggle themselves in and out.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Security forces deployed across the country to try to remove any blockades as fast as possible, officials said, meaning that France was, for now, not blocked.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its call for a day of blockades, strikes, boycotts, demonstrations and other acts of protest came as Bayrou was preparing plans to massively slash public spending by $51 billion to rein in France's growing deficit and trillions in debts.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Two years between installments, based on that, seems ambitious.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The beloved creation of Julian Fellowes is taking a final bow with this last of three big-screen installments.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The production is planning to anchor a 100-foot-barge in Brooklyn Monday for a launch event, in addition to guerilla art installations throughout the week.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Production of the Phalanx began in 1978, and since its first deployment, the program has maintained an uninterrupted cycle of upgrades, overhauls, and new installations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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For generations, the church and its adjoining school have served as Windom’s anchor — the site of weddings, baptisms, bake sales, Boy Scout Christmas tree lots and the ever-popular SeptemberFest featuring pie, live music and an outdoor Mass.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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These passages were for milestones and everyday celebrations, such as baby dedications, baptisms, and weddings.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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