as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
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Recent Examples of nest egg
The transaction with Andreessen marked the start of Truth Terminal’s efforts to establish a nest egg.
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Getty Images In many ways, drawing down one’s nest egg is harder than growing it.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
With a nest egg already built up, there’s much more to lose, and higher-risk strategies pose a more serious threat.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The American dream is at risk The American dream of buying a house – putting down roots, investing a little sweat equity and watching the nest egg steadily grow – is in peril, reports my colleague Andrea Riquier.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Getty Images In many ways, drawing down one’s nest egg is harder than growing it.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
With a nest egg already built up, there’s much more to lose, and higher-risk strategies pose a more serious threat.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The American dream is at risk The American dream of buying a house – putting down roots, investing a little sweat equity and watching the nest egg steadily grow – is in peril, reports my colleague Andrea Riquier.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nest egg
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BetMGM offers new players a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 + $25 on the house with BetMGM Casino bonus code MCCASINO.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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All applicants also need to show a passport that's valid for at least six months, bank deposits over the last six months with a minimum of at least $10,000 per month, plus proof of international health insurance and remote work experience, like a resume or work contract.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The fund protects utilities from going bankrupt when fires break out and would pay for insured and uninsured losses caused by utilities, Wara said.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Salvation Army is accepting donations to a specific wildfire relief fund to help provide shelter, food and personal necessities to those impacted by the fires.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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On the global stage, the European Union’s Quantum Flagship Program, launched in 2018 with a €1 billion budget over ten years, positions Europe as a leader in quantum technology.Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Hotels, rental homes, and even basic groceries are now more expensive than ever, stretching already-thin budgets to a breaking point.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nest%20egg. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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