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    stake

    US /stek/

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    UK /steɪk/

    B1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
    I still play a stake in Jill’s life. She can’t go to university without my help
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo bet or wager on an outcome
    I will stake my life on it: he will not win
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
    They put up 1 million dollar stake on the boxing match
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The share you have in a company
    He has a stake in my business, he owns half of it
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo risk something important by taking a risk
    He is so sure it will work that he would stake his life on it
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Post stuck in the ground you can tie things to
    Can you sink a stake in the ground, we can use that to stop the tent from blowing away

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    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

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    How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack

    07:28How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack
    • So initially, they bought a 40% stake in Gucci.

      So initially, they bought a 40% stake in Gucci.

    • In 2023, the Pinault family bought a majority stake in Creative Artist Agency.

      In 2023, the Pinault family bought a majority stake in Creative Artist Agency.

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    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • What’s at stake is the whole global order

      What’s at stake is the whole global order

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    What Happened To Etsy?

    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • In February 2024, activist investor Elliot Management built a 13% stake in the company, the largest of any investor, earning it a board seat.

      In February 2024, activist investor Elliot Management built a 13% stake in the company, the largest of any investor, earning it a board seat.

    • Activist investor Elliott Management built a 13% stake

      Activist investor Elliott Management built a 13% stake

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    How to be a Friend to Yourself

    04:11How to be a Friend to Yourself
    • We're indelibly required to make big decisions before we ever really understand what's at stake or how our choices will play out.

      We're indelibly required to make big decisions before we ever really understand what's at stake or how our choices will play out.

    • before we ever really understand what's at stake

      before we ever really understand what's at stake

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    The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers

    04:08The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers
    • thought usefully puts into relief what might  be at stake in any exchange; we may - at points  

      thought usefully puts into relief what might  be at stake in any exchange; we may - at points  

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • THEY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE

      THEY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE

    • Well, I think it's almost like a trick question because what sort of you're supposed to do in a Democratic debate is what de Blasio and Warren did, which is stake out your principles and where you stand on your values.

      Well, I think it's almost like a trick question because what sort of you're supposed to do in a Democratic debate is what de Blasio and Warren did, which is stake out your principles and where you stand on your values.

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    BIG GAMES TAKING WAY TOO LONG? UBISOFT MAKES CHANGES & MORE

    17:51BIG GAMES TAKING WAY TOO LONG? UBISOFT MAKES CHANGES & MORE
    • This new subsidiary of Ubisoft, this like separate thing, is, according to them, quote, building game ecosystems designed to become truly evergreen and multi-platform, with IGN saying that Tencent's stake amounts to 25 percent.

      This new subsidiary of Ubisoft, this like separate thing, is, according to them, quote, building game ecosystems designed to become truly evergreen and multi-platform, with IGN saying that Tencent's stake amounts to 25 percent.

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    FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden gives address after dropping out of 2024 election

    11:01FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden gives address after dropping out of 2024 election
    • But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it's more important than any title, I draw strength and I find joy in working for the American people.

      But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it's more important than any title, I draw strength and I find joy in working for the American people.

    • But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it's more important than any title.

      But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it's more important than any title.

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    The American Tech Billionaires Who Gained The Most In 2023

    04:36The American Tech Billionaires Who Gained The Most In 2023
    • He personally invested alongside Microsoft, which has been benefiting from its own early bets on artificial intelligence, including a stake in ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

      He personally invested alongside Microsoft, which has been benefiting from its own early bets on artificial intelligence, including a stake in ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

    • He personally invested alongside Microsoft, which has been benefiting from its own early bets on artificial intelligence including a stake in chat GPT developer OpenAI.

      He personally invested alongside Microsoft, which has been benefiting from its own early bets on artificial intelligence including a stake in chat GPT developer OpenAI.

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