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stake

noun as in pole

noun as in bet, wager

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noun as in share, investment

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That said, I wouldn’t stake more than a penny — which may eventually be worth something, as they’re phased out of our currency — on Newsom’s chances.

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The shift for tech companies also raises the stakes of decisions on where to prioritize spending—something Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood wrestled with during an October call with analysts.

In July, the U.S. government said it would take a 15% stake in the rare-earth company MP Materials and establish a price floor for its products.

Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece.

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And it is fair to say there is a huge amount at stake for both teams this time around too.

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

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