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Deposit with investment returns already (2,2,2)

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as it is

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'already' is the definition.
(as it is means as things are currently)

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(Other definitions for as it is that I've seen before include "Actual state of affairs, often contrary to expectations" , "In the current state of affairs" , "true to life" , "In the present circumstances" , "Given the position, in the circumstances" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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