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
Yet this immense spending has started to siphon off most of these companies’ free cash flow, spooking investors who are worried about the return on investment.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 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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