stake
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Appeared in the April 28, 2026, print edition as 'Activist Starboard Value Takes Stake in AI Software Maker'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
A Norwegian Climate Foundation report, entitled "The Barents Sea at Stake", also highlighted security challenges.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The first episode he directed was the show’s second-ever episode, “The Stake Out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
The BBC understands that Everton has no plans to replace Stake as a main shirt sponsor.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2025
“Just a year. One year. Stake me for a year and let me go. When I come back, I’ll work a year for nothing and pay you back.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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