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Example sentences for: staking

How can you use “staking” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The Enquirer , which is staking out the strategically questionable territory of the tabloid with taste, explains that many celebrities "ask us to interview them and take their pictures."
But both will be rewarded for their unctuousness by minority voters-while they would get absolutely nothing for staking out more thoughtful positions.
WG: They're all off staking out Kathleen in Richmond.
Another issue that has candidates staking out positions is the prosecution of antitrust charges against Microsoft Corp.
I'm also hoping that by irately staking out the high ground, I can distract the kids from their many questions about you know what.