Uncle Sam

Example Sentences

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On the Treasury curve, I would rather lend Uncle Sam money for two years than 30.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Uncle Sam doesn’t care if you just bought the mutual fund either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

With the three-month T-bill yield at 3.68%, that represents real savings to Uncle Sam.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Now we have to address the biggest question of all: Should investors still have faith in Uncle Sam?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The similarity was astounding; Turtle not only looked like her Uncle Sam, she acted like him.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin