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Uncle Sam

noun as in united states of america personified

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If you’re going to see Uncle Sam take 40 cents on the dollar for the money you make in an investment, it’s a less appealing risk to take.

From Time

Accordingly, Uncle Sam might even become a more significant player in the crypto marketplace in the months and years to come.

From Vox

Uncle Sam really doesn’t know how often police use force, much less why they do so or even whether the force used was justifiable.

From Ozy

So even those families who don’t make enough to pay Uncle Sam would get a monthly check from the IRS and not have to pay it back.

From Time

Even better, when we file our taxes next spring, we'll get a $7,500 credit from Uncle Sam.

At the mention of "Uncle Sam" a great cheer went up—a mighty shout.

If we save him,” said Uncle Sam, “he will only make trouble for us again.

The steamer "Uncle Sam" enters the harbor, being the first of a line established to Chicago.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to Uncle Sam, such as: brother jonathan, us government, and washington.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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