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Recent Examples of grubstake
Out of cash, Steen reluctantly abandoned grubstaking to work as a carpenter in Tucson, Arizona, for a year, but the uranium called to him.
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Aaron Robinson, Car and Driver, 27 July 2017
Aaron Robinson, Car and Driver, 27 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubstake
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There are also fears that doctors in these practices may focus too much on keeping paying patients happy, rather than providing the best disease management or medical care, researchers said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The jump in community college enrollment shows that more people feel this type of education sets them up to find a well-paying job without going into heavy debt, officials at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College said.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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And season ticket holders who are eager to defray high costs could start thinking about selling some tickets at a profit to recoup expenses.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Terrell eventually paid off or settled some of his debts, but there’s no record of him paying the IRS or many of his other creditors, whose legal claims typically expire after 10 years in California unless they’re renewed.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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The band’s connection to Midwest emo from years past pays off in the album’s sincerity, especially in the moments that allow for stillness.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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To help get through that period, the association cut staff by about 25%, liquidated as much as $85 million worth of investments and opened a $150 million revolving credit facility to meet operating cash needs.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Managing or liquidating such a massive position during volatility could pose challenges that smaller firms avoid.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Seely's role is funded through a collaboration between the Freedom Forum and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese government runs an array of grantmaking programs to fund and promote research aligned with its national interests.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Missouri football media guide indicates that by winning the last three meetings and five of the last six, MU has staked a claim to a 57-54-9 record over the Jayhawks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Whereas those teams are able to spend €20m-€30m on a Bundesliga-ready prospect, Werder cannot stake similar amounts.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rioters have typically been ordered to pay $500 if found guilty of a misdemeanor or $2,000 if convicted of a felony to the Architect of the Capitol to recompense for the damage.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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Our society doesn’t send teenagers to fight each other to the death and watch it on live TV as a form of entertainment and recompense for a long-ago rebellion.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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This article was underwritten as part of a promotional agreement between The Enquirer and Cincinnati Ballet.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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This year, presenting sponsor Principal Foundation is underwriting booth fees, rental costs for tables and linens, and covering lunch costs for all potters to ensure there are no financial barriers preventing participation.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Grubstake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstake. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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