stake
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, Prosus is considering using this waiver to temporarily increase its stake, either to block Uber’s potential takeover or to give itself a better bargaining position, the Financial Times reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
OpenAI, of which SoftBank in February said it had a 13% stake, is valued by the analyst at $1.2 trillion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
This year, it also bought a key stake in Puma, pledging to help the firm grow in China.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Volkswagen bought a roughly 5% stake in local EV startup Xpeng back in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Well, I have as much respect for ancient learning as you do, but I don’t know that I’d want to stake my life on some home remedy from the Middle Ages.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing stake
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Animal Snoops," Vocabulary from the informational text
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Lessons 3–4
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
