stakes
Example Sentences
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"Every game is high stakes, which translates well in TV," Sophie tells the BBC.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Fraser’s explosive performance underlines the immensity of the stakes, balancing every precarious element of this enormous mission.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
At least some deals, however, might comprise both debt and equity stakes through different funding mechanisms, giving the U.S. government a slice of ownership in the companies, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The Commerce Department plans to take equity stakes in D-Wave, Rigetti, and Infleqtion as part of the $2 billion investment package.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
They watched Max place a circle of yellow crime scene tape near my trunk, using metal stakes.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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