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Term: grub staked

Description:

"Grub staked" is a term used to describe a financial arrangement where a person provides funds or supplies to another individual, typically a prospector or a miner, in order to support their venture in exchange for a share of the profits. The term is often associated with the mining industry and signifies an investment or sponsorship arrangement.

Examples:

As a Verb:

1. John managed to launch his mining expedition after being grub staked by a generous investor.

2. The experienced prospector was willing to grub stake the young geologist in the hope of discovering a valuable mineral deposit.

As a Noun:

1. The prospector's success was attributed to the grub stake given to him by a wealthy benefactor.

2. The miner used the grub staked supplies to establish a temporary settlement near the excavation site.

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