sweat equity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sweat equity
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Working with civil rights activist Bob Woodson, the two developed a program to allow people in public housing to put in sweat equity and eventually gain ownership of their units.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 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
While a lot of sweat equity went into building this first trail, design and construction are not free.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 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
Burr suggests searching for a less expensive fixer upper where value can be added over time with sweat equity.
From Washington Post ● May 25, 2022
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