Pronunciation of the English word stakes.
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1. | Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small. But the stakes for America are never small. | |
2. | With horse racing and such, these are called "stakes". For this meaning the plural form is often used. | |
3. | The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes. | |
4. | After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes. | |
5. | You have a large family to support; don't play for high stakes. | |
6. | The stakes are high. | |
7. | The stakes were high. | |
8. | Tom tied his tomato plants to stakes with twine. | |
9. | Tom knows the stakes. | |
10. | The stakes were enormous. |