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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
On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.
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David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Diverse investments help to reduce possible losses should the market for cryptocurrencies collapse.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Given rising economic uncertainty, insurers must increase investments in advanced predictive modeling and AI technologies to enhance risk assessment and pricing accuracy.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Building effective secrecy mechanisms, however, requires significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and bureaucratic capacity.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Among these, 33% plan to increase their crypto investments by year's end.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
These investments not only ensure more accurate pricing but also send market signals that encourage policyholders to adopt mitigation and adaptation measures.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As Turpin explained, Biden's efforts providing multibillion dollar investments in the US domestic semiconductor supply chain could be threatened if the US can't compete with China.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Diverse investments help to reduce possible losses should the market for cryptocurrencies collapse.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Given rising economic uncertainty, insurers must increase investments in advanced predictive modeling and AI technologies to enhance risk assessment and pricing accuracy.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Building effective secrecy mechanisms, however, requires significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and bureaucratic capacity.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Among these, 33% plan to increase their crypto investments by year's end.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
These investments not only ensure more accurate pricing but also send market signals that encourage policyholders to adopt mitigation and adaptation measures.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As Turpin explained, Biden's efforts providing multibillion dollar investments in the US domestic semiconductor supply chain could be threatened if the US can't compete with China.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investments
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Cox will now be the only actor to appear in all seven installments in the franchise.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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An episode count for Season 3 has not been announced; Seasons 1 and 2 respectively spanned 10 and eight installments.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although most federal employees will be off, the White House said that the heads of executive departments and agencies will determine if certain offices and installations of their organizations must remain open on Tuesday.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Maryland plays a pivotal role in supporting national defense with installations like Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River driving both our state’s economy and the country’s security.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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First Baptist reported a steady stream of baptisms and new members.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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From baby and bridal showers to baptisms and birthdays, D'Vine hosted a variety of private events over its nearly three years in operation.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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