return on investment
Americannoun
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The company said it was constantly revising its spending priorities so it can better focus on AI and the expected return on investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The tradeoffs international travelers make to support their teams may not always be ideal, but their return on investment is measured in memories instead of dollars saved.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
According to Arya, the industry is simply transitioning from a phase where it had to defend its initial return on investment to one focused on solving physical infrastructure and power constraints.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
“If a program like this could be replicated in other safety net communities and have a wider impact, then certainly the return on investment would be even greater.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Customs, culture, ideas about right and wrong all fall away under the pressure to increase production and get a higher return on investment.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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