stakes

Example Sentences

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"Every game is high stakes, which translates well in TV," Sophie tells the BBC.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It has taken equity stakes, warrants, and other upside participation across rare earth metals, defense companies, and chips.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“The stakes are high for the piece to run correctly,” said Govan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

They built up the newspaper and magazine holdings and took stakes in Charter Communications, Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Across the way young Meryra knelt before one of the shaping stakes, hammering his first bowl.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw