have a stake in

1. 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

“These raids resulted in personal suffering to innocent small businessmen and property owners who have a stake in law and order and who had not participated in any unlawful act. It embittered the Negro community as a whole when the disorders had begun to ebb,” the report concluded.

From Salon

That is why we all have a stake in Öztürk’s fate and why we should call out this violation of our constitutional norms for what it is.

From Salon

The message has been that they want to create a new Syria with the involvement of all sections of society so that all will have a stake in the country's future.

From BBC

This was never just Syria's war and outside powers still have a stake in what happens here.

From BBC

“All of the players who have a stake in that area need to weigh in and be able to provide something on the way toward a solution,” the chief said.

From Los Angeles Times