piece of the action
Example Sentences
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The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.
From Los Angeles Times
That added to a quasi “gold rush” among investors who understandably hungered for a piece of the action.
From MarketWatch
The most ambitious among them just want a piece of the action.
From Salon
And ever since Matthew Boulton bankrolled Watt’s engine—and got rich off it—folks with dreams and some extra cash have been eager to get a piece of the action.
From Barron's
And ever since Matthew Boulton bankrolled Watt’s engine—and got rich off it—folks with dreams and some extra cash have been eager to get a piece of the action.
From Barron's
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