sweat equity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sweat equity
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“The landowners that we work with have what I call sweat equity in those projects — they have an investment,” said Steve Harris, a regulation and resilience assistant manager for DNR’s northeast region.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024
Viewers may notice how much this sounds like Steve's observations about home repair and sweat equity in the previous episode.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2023
That investment, combined with access to the U.S. market and the global trade system and lubricated by the sweat equity of a highly educated populace, enabled Seoul to forge an “economic miracle.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023
Depending on the amount of sweat equity you want to invest, a DIY conversion for the same space would cost about $10,000 to $16,000, Kiers says.
From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2022
Before the surge, the woman born Amerylus Cooper had put days and nights of sweat equity into opening the center.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2022
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