ante up
Example Sentences
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Nelson and other researchers fear their projects could be left behind if the U.S. government doesn’t ante up a similar bolus of funding.
From Science Magazine
He’s also blossomed into the type of superstar at a premium position that there’s little doubt the Vikings will ante up.
From Washington Times
“The arrangement was that we didn’t have to pay rent the first year. After that it was a few hundred dollars a month,” said Weiss, who was happy to ante up.
From Seattle Times
Indeed, the teams likely to compete for the World Series title are the ones that spend lavishly on payroll, and small-market clubs that choose not to ante up are unlikely to challenge them.
From Washington Post
Tickets cost $30,000-plus, but that doesn't mean the stars ante up.
From Fox News
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