Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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Investing can cost almost nothing nowadays—until Uncle Sam comes calling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Either way, Uncle Sam is going to come calling sooner or later.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
On the Treasury curve, I would rather lend Uncle Sam money for two years than 30.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
With the three-month T-bill yield at 3.68%, that represents real savings to Uncle Sam.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Now Uncle Sam was calling somebody up out of the mob.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
