nest egg

Example Sentences

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But behind those calls are people who have spent decades carefully building a nest egg and are afraid to miss the SpaceX launch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Then the programs recalculate the growth rate of what’s left of your nest egg as you spend it down faster than you had originally intended.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

For that reason, it’s something of a priceless gift that can show them all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

While Kant feels OK about her nest egg today, she’s worried it might shrink if the stock-market falls from its record high levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He received a large sum for his service in the Congo, a decent nest egg you might say, but have I seen it?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver