sovereign

Example Sentences

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“Jensen is essentially running a sovereign wealth fund out of chip profits, and so far the returns are staggering,” Malek said, noting that Nvidia generated almost $97 billion in free cash flow last year.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor manufacturer primarily controlled by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, unveiled a business called Quantum Technology Solutions backed by a prospective $375 million award from the U.S. government.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And it undermines Rhode Island’s sovereign authority to defend its laws and institutions through an official state agency, the Child Advocate.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

"In an era when sovereign wealth funds and private equity have transformed the nature of football ownership, Manchester City's spending is not disproportionate compared to their closest rivals," says Jotischky.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

This being a direct rather than a representative democracy, membership of the demos, or sovereign body, was by right rather than by election, and every decision was taken on a one-man, one-vote basis.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith