Examples of 'raise the stakes' in a sentence

Meaning of "raise the stakes"

To 'raise the stakes' means to increase the level of risk, expenditure, or engagement in a particular situation or activity. It often implies a higher level of commitment, intensity, or consequences. This phrase is commonly used in contexts such as gambling, negotiations, and competitive scenarios
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  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, stakes (used literally e. g. of a hand of poker)
  • to increase in significance or risk.

How to use "raise the stakes" in a sentence

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This will raise the stakes in no time.
You have to be ready to raise the stakes.
I will raise the stakes even higher.
No one forced you to raise the stakes.
Raise the stakes just a little bit.
He could just raise the stakes again.
Raise the stakes by going to a quiet corner.
But that would raise the stakes.
Raise the stakes one to ten.
And maybe you raise the stakes.
Raise the stakes once more.
But we have to raise the stakes by a lot.
Raise the stakes if the activity becomes boring.
But he says so just to raise the stakes.
We will raise the stakes a little.

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You have to see or raise the stakes.
She wants to raise the stakes to involuntary manslaughter.
But we are gonna have to raise the stakes.
Let us raise the stakes then.
We were wondering what to do to raise the stakes.
To raise the stakes of the election.
Maybe you should raise the stakes a little.
Raise the stakes once you get an eight pair.
And we will raise the stakes.
Raise the stakes and take part in the best tournaments.
That will raise the stakes.
Israel has been looking for a chance to raise the stakes.
But let us raise the stakes.
To win the respect of your peers have to raise the stakes.
You gotta raise the stakes.
He will find a victim or victims and he will raise the stakes.
You have to raise the stakes.
Raise the stakes by showing users how they compare to their peers.
Why do not we raise the stakes.
To raise the stakes or make Peter.
She wants to raise the stakes.
We will raise the stakes Double points for hitting each cop.
How about we raise the stakes.
Let us raise the stakes and let us see what happens!
I would definitely raise the stakes.
Let me raise the stakes a bit.
Defense requires us to raise the stakes.
We would not raise the stakes without a backup plan.
I am sitting this one out we just raise the stakes.
Do not use me to raise the stakes any further.
I can teach you how to gamble and when to raise the stakes.
Murder does raise the stakes somewhat.
I have a feeling that you are about to suggest that we raise the stakes again.
I think she would raise the stakes quite considerably.
Then I shall take her with me to raise the stakes.

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