stake

Example Sentences

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While the Ashes are secure, Smith said there was still plenty of motivation with World Test Championship points at stake.

From Barron's

Back then, there was more at stake with the nascent women's professional tour, set up by King, fighting for legitimacy and prize money.

From Barron's

He appealed for patience, but immediately accepted this is a job where the high stakes mean patience is in short supply.

From BBC

If such denials can be made with a straight face, they may carry the day when a prosecution is at stake.

From The Wall Street Journal

Medline was bought in a leveraged buyout in 2021, with Blackstone, The Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman purchasing a majority stake.

From Barron's