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reinvest

British  
/ ˌriːɪnˈvɛst /

verb

  1. to put back profits from a previous investment into the same enterprise

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He also encouraged comedy to "explore" whether it can introduce a voluntary ticket levy similar to music, which sees larger venues reinvest in the grassroots.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“President Trump promised to reinvest in America’s national security infrastructure, to make sure our Nation is safe in a dangerous world,” the document reads.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It said the divestment allows it to monetize an asset that isn’t central to its lubricants portfolio in the U.S. and reinvest in higher-return opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

This means if you are invested in the fund, you will receive the capital gain and may take the cash or reinvest it in the fund’s shares.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

In 2011, I started making a deliberate effort to invest and reinvest in my friendships, bringing together old friends and new.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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