was investing
- past progressive of invest.
Example Sentences
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The government said it was investing in "a large number of free schools" which are paid for by the Treasury, but are council run, to reduce the distance and cost of pupil travel.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
The firm said it was investing £500m over the next five years as part of its improvement plan.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
In March, Nvidia announced it was investing $2 billion each in both Lumentum and Coherent, along with multibillion-dollar purchase commitments with the two companies.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
The strategy was effective: Content was reaching international audiences, production quality improved, private equity was investing and output reached new levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Perhaps it was Giannini’s urging, perhaps the example of Bing Crosby, who was investing heavily in racehorses, or maybe the spellbinding vision of the track their money had built.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
