Examples of piece of the action in a Sentence
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Even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a piece of the action, although an Israeli route may be unpalatable to many countries in the region that blame Israel for helping spark the war.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Over time, the leagues came to embrace wagering and even partnered with DraftKings and FanDuel, effectively landing a piece of the action.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
There were 20,848 fans inside Hull’s home stadium, in East Yorkshire on England’s east coast, and a furry friend who wanted a piece of the action.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Some vampires want a piece of the action.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Over time, the leagues came to embrace wagering and even partnered with DraftKings and FanDuel, effectively landing a piece of the action.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
There were 20,848 fans inside Hull’s home stadium, in East Yorkshire on England’s east coast, and a furry friend who wanted a piece of the action.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Some vampires want a piece of the action.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Piece of the action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20action. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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