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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
Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.
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Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million in long-term investments that are expected to drive economic development and provide other benefits for residents.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The decrease is attributed to a reduction in short-term investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to enhance internal controls and address a material weakness in the valuation of its portfolio investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company reported interest income of $334,799 from investments held in the Trust Account, compared to $872,501 in the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cash used in operating activities was $2,553,911, while cash used in investing activities was $8,544,101, primarily due to long-term equity investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cash provided by investing activities was $12,892,000, primarily from the sale of short-term investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company reported a net income of $1,771,223 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with the income derived from interest earned on investments in the trust account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million in long-term investments that are expected to drive economic development and provide other benefits for residents.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The decrease is attributed to a reduction in short-term investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to enhance internal controls and address a material weakness in the valuation of its portfolio investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company reported interest income of $334,799 from investments held in the Trust Account, compared to $872,501 in the previous year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cash used in operating activities was $2,553,911, while cash used in investing activities was $8,544,101, primarily due to long-term equity investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cash provided by investing activities was $12,892,000, primarily from the sale of short-term investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company reported a net income of $1,771,223 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with the income derived from interest earned on investments in the trust account.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Investments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investments. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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