war chest
noun
: a fund accumulated to finance a war
broadly
: a fund earmarked for a specific purpose, action, or campaign
Examples of war chest in a Sentence
The candidate held fund-raising dinners to build up his war chest.
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Star Catcher Industries now has a big war chest to help bankroll its big dream — building a power grid in space.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Kentucky’s war chest was considered the highest in the sport last year but is now believed to be the new benchmark that roughly 10 to 15 top-tier programs could reach for next season, according to 247Sports director of basketball content Kyle Tucker.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
But the unsecured creditors have something of a war chest to work with.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Ajmera has built up a massive campaign war chest with more than $180,000 on hand at the end of 2025, more than any other council member.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Kentucky’s war chest was considered the highest in the sport last year but is now believed to be the new benchmark that roughly 10 to 15 top-tier programs could reach for next season, according to 247Sports director of basketball content Kyle Tucker.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
But the unsecured creditors have something of a war chest to work with.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Ajmera has built up a massive campaign war chest with more than $180,000 on hand at the end of 2025, more than any other council member.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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“War chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20chest. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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