Uncle Sam
Example Sentences
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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
The QDCs are a way of ensuring that the money you would have given to Uncle Sam goes to a good cause instead.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Retiring on $138,000 a year is not bad going, even with Uncle Sam taking his income taxes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Aunt Eva was shaking her head as Uncle Sam snapped off the TV set.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
