stake
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“Issues at stake remain the location of Iran’s uranium stockpile and control over the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Baker’s old OTC fund invested fewer dollars in the round than the Contrafund, but its SpaceX stake was a bigger share of fund assets, according to one of the people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The hedge fund disclosed a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line, acquiring 13.1 million shares, a 2.9% stake.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The bout, which will take place at the foot of the pyramids of Giza, is widely viewed as a major mismatch - with critics questioning why a world title is at stake.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Given what is at stake at this moment in history, bolder, more inspired action is required than we have seen to date.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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