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stake

[steyk] / steɪk /


NOUN
bet, wager
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
NOUN
share, investment
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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A couple of Western Digital catalysts—selling its remaining Sandisk stake, closing the valuation gap with Seagate—already occurred.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In 2012, he sold his stake in Farallon, which was named in reference to islands off the coast of San Francisco and was once one of the largest hedge funds in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But to reach its full potential, No Kings needs to explicitly name what is at stake in moral terms.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Based on Thursday’s stock closing price of $98.66, that stake would be valued at $2.09 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Where do you want the stake? Over there?” says Grady, gesturing toward the open space.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen