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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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Tech giants are buying up memory chips like never before, and paying a premium for multiyear contracts.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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This should be exciting news for the 1 in 6 Americans who deal with infertility, especially those without health insurance or paying out-of-pocket because of inadequate coverage.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Until recently, Oklahomans could apply for funds to help defray the costs of installing a tornado safe room on their property.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Installation costs can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, which is why most federal and state policies promoting heat pump adoption have focused on defraying them.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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That approach paid off with Sturgis’ goal in the third period, and again on the game-winner by Hardie in overtime.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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All those hours led to games like Friday night when Kimme’s hard work paid off.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to the department, the unit has monitored foreign funding flows to block support for opposition groups and civil society organizations and has liquidated the assets of dissidents and nongovernmental organizations without legal basis.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bank was more aggressive in extending credit and slower to liquidate its positions.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Largely funded by Proposition 1, the project aims to address overlapping homelessness and mental health crises by integrating all care levels on campus.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the agency funded a new Comiskey Park — now Rate Field — and Franzen left that board in 1990.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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By halftime, Doncic helped stake his team to a 64-51 lead with 29 points – becoming the only player in the NBA this season with at least 29 points, six made 3-pointers, six rebounds and three assists in a single half.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trailing in most polls behind a popular center-right challenger, the populist Orbán has staked the election on convincing voters that Ukraine poses an existential threat to Hungary’s security.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The Palestinian Authority, in a statement, condemned the Iranian attacks on Arab nations, many which have historically helped underwrite its finances.—
CLAUDIA CIOBANU,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Grubstake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubstake. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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