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stake

[steyk] / steɪk /


NOUN
bet, wager
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
NOUN
share, investment
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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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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