at stake
phrase
: at issue : in jeopardy
Millions of dollars are at stake.
Many lives/jobs are at stake.
Examples of at stake in a Sentence
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Holloway, moving up to 170 lbs, aims for a statement win after a recent BMF title loss, despite having less at stake historically.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In a June blog post, ELPC senior attorney Wendy Bloom and associate attorney Elise Zaniker outlined what is at stake.
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Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2026
Everything was at stake for the Los Angeles Lakers, but as free agency started Monday, the organization seemed stuck in neutral — if not moving backward in reverse.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
With so much at stake, the couple almost certainly has a prenup, according to divorce lawyers who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The economic fallout of the Iran conflict is having major implications heading into a midterm election in which control of Congress is at stake.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
What's at stake for Ivory Coast The Ivory Coast is playing in just its fourth FIFA World Cup, and Monday's match will be the nation's first time in the knockout stage.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In a June blog post, ELPC senior attorney Wendy Bloom and associate attorney Elise Zaniker outlined what is at stake.
—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2026
Everything was at stake for the Los Angeles Lakers, but as free agency started Monday, the organization seemed stuck in neutral — if not moving backward in reverse.
—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
With so much at stake, the couple almost certainly has a prenup, according to divorce lawyers who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The economic fallout of the Iran conflict is having major implications heading into a midterm election in which control of Congress is at stake.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
What's at stake for Ivory Coast The Ivory Coast is playing in just its fourth FIFA World Cup, and Monday's match will be the nation's first time in the knockout stage.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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“At stake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20stake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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