Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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Although the timing and size of the deal haven’t yet been determined, a powerful ally has an incentive for the company to succeed: Uncle Sam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
But TIPS, through their inflation protection, mitigate some of the risk of lending to Uncle Sam if he turns reckless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
After contributing to the system for decades — and with no way of knowing how long you’ll live in retirement — many people naturally want to get as much as they can from Uncle Sam.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Uncle Sam will take his required slice of the pie, regardless.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Uncle Sam handed around the large cut-crystal goblet, Elijah’s cup, and everyone poured a little bit of wine from their own glasses into it.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
