stake
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“Issues at stake remain the location of Iran’s uranium stockpile and control over the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Perhaps the key moment was in March, when Foden was given the chance to stake his claim against Uruguay.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
At the company's reported target valuation of $1.75 trillion, Musk's existing stake would be worth an estimated $735 billion -- before a single person sets foot on the Red Planet.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“What’s at stake? The soul of Los Angeles.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
FBI agents were sent to stake out the beach in case the saboteurs returned.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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