Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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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
Uncle Sam will take his required slice of the pie, regardless.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Like her, Uncle Sam personified American ideals and was popularized in the 19th century as the nation developed its own identity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Shah admits that Uncle Sam could contribute to volatility, as markets try to handicap these potential worries.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
By 1945, five out of ten people in southeastern Virginia worked for Uncle Sam, directly or indirectly.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
