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]

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have a stake in

"We have a stake in this. We have to protect it."

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

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 ● Jan. 2, 2025

“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

And besides," said Mr. Charterson, "men like us have a stake in the country, Harman.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

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