Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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Shah admits that Uncle Sam could contribute to volatility, as markets try to handicap these potential worries.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Investing can cost almost nothing nowadays—until Uncle Sam comes calling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Uncle Sam doesn’t care if you just bought the mutual fund either.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
At the same time, America’s foreign creditors are having to ramp up their own wartime spending, leaving less to lend to Uncle Sam, she adds.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
As the calliope swung into ‘Marching Through Georgia’, Uncle Sam unfolded himself out of the caboose.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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