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Despite a recessionary economy, Comcast / NBC have anted up $900 million more than the $3.5 billion they paid for rights to five Olympics from 2000 through 2008.

From Chicago Tribune • Jun. 7, 2011

They have anted up $1.5 million of their own funds to pursue the cases.

From Time Magazine Archive

Together they have anted up nearly $100 million for wildcatting ventures, chiefly in the Gulf of Mexico.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the past year, eleven major U.S. corporations, including Time Inc., have anted up $30,000 to $50,000 as sponsors.

From Time Magazine Archive

Uncle Quincy may not have anted up in this matter o' feelin', nor seen his nephew's rise.

From Openings in the Old Trail by Harte, Bret