Uncle Sam

Example Sentences

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So what in the name of Uncle Sam happened?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Anthropic’s standoff with the Defense Department has cost it Uncle Sam as a customer, but it has brought a momentary advantage in the ferocious talent war between rival artificial intelligence labs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Americans shouldn’t do their 2026 budgeting with the expectation of a hefty check from Uncle Sam.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

Her remarks rippled online and for some raised the prospect of Uncle Sam having to save the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The cops may not have caught up with me, but Uncle Sam sure has.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz