stake
Example Sentences
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Looking ahead, the stakes extend beyond the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times
Live Nation last year expanded its stake in OCESA, a concert promoter in Mexico, and wants to expand in Asia in the years ahead.
From MarketWatch
"With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground."
From BBC
The ECB sold its 49% stakes in each of the eight Hundred franchises last year - raising £500m in private investment that has since been distributed to counties and the grassroots game.
From BBC
But there’s more at stake than entertaining ourselves.
From Los Angeles Times
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