Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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Despite his efforts to avoid incurring the wrath of Uncle Sam, Marset eventually came into the crosshairs of the DEA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Think of it as a tax “prenup” with Uncle Sam that you settle up on your terms so the surviving spouse isn’t ambushed by higher rates down the road.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But can I take advantage this apparent arbitrage opportunity to make some easy money by borrowing from a bank at 0% and then lending to Uncle Sam at 4.7% a year?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Here’s a surprise about the countries at the center of the bond-market selloff: They’re all borrowing far less than Uncle Sam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Games and feasting followed the pageant, and at sunset Mr. Westing put on his Uncle Sam costume and set off fireworks from his front lawn.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
