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as in to suffuse
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
invested the film with his own enthusiasm for the wonders of flight
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as in to gift
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a woman invested with the strong desire to make the world a better place
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
invested him with power of attorney
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a fashion designer who has invested a number of the winners of the best actress award
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the beloved actor was finally invested as a knight by the queen
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as in to besiege
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
the city was mercilessly invested for an entire year, but never fell
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
nightfall invested the land
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Recent Examples of invest
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has invested over $13 billion into the U.S. and UK over the past 12 months, fueling a 150% surge in profits for the first nine months of the year.
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
The program represents one of the most significant investments in Poland's national security and border defense in its post-war history, with the government having receiving invested around $2.5 billion in its implementation.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salary Broda recommends providing one or two solid examples of why the company should invest more in you, and to be as specific as possible.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Co-director Chad Stahelski had told the publication about how co-director David Leitch and star Keanu Reeves had invested their own money, and one of the film’s producers, Basil Iwanyk, had maxed out three credit cards trying to get the revenge-action movie made.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
The program represents one of the most significant investments in Poland's national security and border defense in its post-war history, with the government having receiving invested around $2.5 billion in its implementation.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salary Broda recommends providing one or two solid examples of why the company should invest more in you, and to be as specific as possible.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Co-director Chad Stahelski had told the publication about how co-director David Leitch and star Keanu Reeves had invested their own money, and one of the film’s producers, Basil Iwanyk, had maxed out three credit cards trying to get the revenge-action movie made.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, on a story level, Shōgun was providing the kind of dynastic drama that has suffused recent Emmy favorites from Thrones to Succession to The Crown.Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
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For one thing, violent imagery suffuses even normal political rhetoric.Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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The Sharks will want to take away time and space from these players, forcing them to play in their end and not gifting them the puck in the neutral zone.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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The agency said the park’s enabling act prohibits it from authorizing housing for members of the public uncoupled to ranching.Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But a dedicated federal funding source could enable similar roadway reboots nationwide.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force between July 2023 and this June inducted more than 70 J-20s, bringing the force’s operational fleet up to approximately 195, according to a Janes report published earlier this year.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Winners would be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement The Defense Department formally pulled the pier from the Gaza shore on June 28 and declared an end in mid-July to the mission to bring aid into the territory besieged by the war between Israel and Hamas.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Policy Timelines Last but not least the reality is that governmental policy and legislation works on a timeline and cycle that is measured in years, something that the technology industry continues to find out via the multiple hearings and lawsuits that have besieged the sector since 2015.Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Rolling on custom 19-inch wheels wrapped in performance tires, the Suprabird is a fitting tribute.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The first-look preview opens with his portrayal of the Hollywood legend wrapping on The Godfather.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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That balancing act has forced Starbucks to cut back on niche menu items like the olive-oil infused Oleato drinks, focusing instead on popular staples like its Refreshers, which have gained popularity among younger customers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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As Mars enters Leo, its energy becomes infused with a dramatic, self-expressive flair.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Invest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invest. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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