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as in interest
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return
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as in to fund
to provide money for
the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
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Recent Examples of stake
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Axios has spotted the tactic used against Ann Johnson Stewart, the DFL's candidate in the high stakes Senate special election, and Rep. Zack Stephenson, a swing-district Democrat who works as a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney's office.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Matt Brown, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
So far Microsoft is staking revival of a Three Mile Island reactor.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
These quieter moments, far from slowing the pace, actually intensify it by raising the emotional stakes.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Driving the news: Axios has spotted the tactic used against Ann Johnson Stewart, the DFL's candidate in the high stakes Senate special election, and Rep. Zack Stephenson, a swing-district Democrat who works as a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney's office.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Just over a year after securing new contracts for UAW workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Fain has staked much of his political capital — and potentially his future — on supporting Harris.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
So far Microsoft is staking revival of a Three Mile Island reactor.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
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And that, in turn, would run directly counter to Trump’s goal of maintaining lower interest rates as part of a policy of accelerating economic growth.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fed officials on Thursday are widely expected to lower their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, a move that will come on the heels of a half-point cut in September.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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People from around the world place bets on when this will occur, and the jackpot often surpasses $300,000.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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All of this excitement may tempt you to place some bets on what will happen — but is that actually a good idea?Becca Stanek, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Robert Wright, a resident of the Julian St. James Neighborhood, has advocated for an appointment, calling it a special opportunity for a good person that might not have access to the resources needed to fund a campaign.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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EchoStar shares, which closed at $26.13 on Monday, were at $21.99 on Thursday, a sign that investors weren’t pleased with the sale falling apart — although the earnings report could have played into the decline.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Berkshire also added more than 400,000 shares of pool equipment wholesale distributor Pool Corp. (POOL+3.51%), valued at about $152 million.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And betting markets that allow average investors to place wagers on the election outcome have in recent weeks favored Trump.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are reasons to take the prediction markets with a grain of salt, including the disproportionately large wagers that tilt the odds one way or another, Axios' Brady Dale and Nathan Bomey report.Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mile End Kicks is produced by Matthew Miller and Pat Kiely, with XYZ Films financing along with IPR.VC and is handling worldwide sales.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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For instance, governments might issue green bonds to finance a solar power plant or companies might use them to upgrade to energy-efficient infrastructure.Christer Holloman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also on the ballot, the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas. Between the lines: Travis County voters will decide whether to increase property taxes 2.5 cents per $100 in valuation to subsidize child care.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lightning are up 86% this year, but the company loses money on the vehicle and has been subsidizing sales.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stake. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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