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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
Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.
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Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So too will investments from women’s sports team owners like Michele Kang—who, in addition to holding ownership stakes in the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, pledged another $30 million towards developing women’s soccer in November.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.
—Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Luck cannot replace strategic planning, effective training and robust safety investments.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
At the time Google and GM were making these investments, little was known about the economics of rideshare.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
After all, the costs of delay—both financial and human—will far outweigh the investments required today.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
So too will investments from women’s sports team owners like Michele Kang—who, in addition to holding ownership stakes in the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, pledged another $30 million towards developing women’s soccer in November.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.
—Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Luck cannot replace strategic planning, effective training and robust safety investments.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
At the time Google and GM were making these investments, little was known about the economics of rideshare.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
After all, the costs of delay—both financial and human—will far outweigh the investments required today.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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