Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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Mining ventures are picking patriotic names as Uncle Sam pumps billions into the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
After contributing to the system for decades — and with no way of knowing how long you’ll live in retirement — many people naturally want to get as much as they can from Uncle Sam.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
You are doing a square dance with your children and the two-step with Uncle Sam.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
Nvidia may be Wall Street’s favorite company—what with the stock up 1,039% over the past five years—but it’s no match for Uncle Sam when it comes to serving as the backbone of the financial system.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Now we were waiting for Uncle Sam and the Gold Dust Twins because we wanted every year to be just like last year.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
