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as in siege
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 inaugural
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 investment
Nations blessed with abundant low-cost energy are leveraging this newfound advantage and crafting policies to attract AI investments with the zeal once reserved for manufacturing.
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Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The $10 billion investment ranks only behind Intel’s $20 billion project in central Ohio, announced nearly three years ago.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Prestige perfume, especially niche, has been on investors’ radar, too, with 2024’s deals including Kering taking a minority stake in Matière Première, Eurazeo making a minority investment in Ex Nihilo, and Manzanita Capital acquiring a majority share in D.S. & Durga.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
However, if Harry and Meghan need these investments to generate an income for themselves for life then they might well be advised to apply the same principle used to calculate pensions and live off an inflation adjusted 4 percent of the total.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The $10 billion investment ranks only behind Intel’s $20 billion project in central Ohio, announced nearly three years ago.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Prestige perfume, especially niche, has been on investors’ radar, too, with 2024’s deals including Kering taking a minority stake in Matière Première, Eurazeo making a minority investment in Ex Nihilo, and Manzanita Capital acquiring a majority share in D.S. & Durga.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
However, if Harry and Meghan need these investments to generate an income for themselves for life then they might well be advised to apply the same principle used to calculate pensions and live off an inflation adjusted 4 percent of the total.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wilson, 48, of Newton Grove, N.C., was one of several Oath Keepers who cooperated with the Justice Department’s investigation of the far-right extremist group — one of the most consequential prosecutions arising from the Jan. 6 siege.Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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That’s the case in eastern Ghouta, a district in rural Damascus that experienced years of punishing siege between 2013 and 2018.Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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For the coming future, for January, have a good inaugural.NBC News, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Corporations have traditionally made up a large share of donors to presidential inaugurals, with an exception in 2009, when then-President-elect Barack Obama refused to accept corporate donations.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Although concrete walls tower onscreen, the film’s success has scaled all blockades, raking in over $111M globally.Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some analysts have even suggested that China could pair a blockade of Taiwan’s main island with the outright seizure of Matsu and Kinmen.Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next? Aside from his leading position in DOGE, Musk is anticipated to play a significant role in the White House following Trump's inauguration on January 20.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some universities have urged students to put off or cut short travel plans outside the US before the inauguration.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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No illnesses were reported as of the Nov. 27 recall initiation.James Powel, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Box — The content solutions stock ticked 0.3% lower despite an initiation at buy from DA Davidson.Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Investment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investment. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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