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Uncle Sam

NOUN
united states of america personified
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Despite his efforts to avoid incurring the wrath of Uncle Sam, Marset eventually came into the crosshairs of the DEA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

But can I take advantage this apparent arbitrage opportunity to make some easy money by borrowing from a bank at 0% and then lending to Uncle Sam at 4.7% a year?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Mining ventures are picking patriotic names as Uncle Sam pumps billions into the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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

When Hannah tried to protest, she was shushed down by Uncle Sam.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen


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