have a stake in

Idioms

Have a share, interest, or involvement in something or someone. For example, Every member had a stake in the business, or She knew that she had a stake in her children's future. This term uses stake in the sense of “something to gain or lose,” as in gambling. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

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Because even those who believe in no religion at all have a stake in others’ freedom to pursue their vocations and do good works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Citizens need to have a stake in the system.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

“I’m someone who never misses a chance to vote and I do have a stake in the future of this country, so I was very offended by it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024

“A lot of people have a stake in being able to operate in space safely and securely,” Meyer said.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

But, mind you, I have a stake in the country: don’t forget that, dear boy.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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