Definition of "stakes" []

• Plural form of stake. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stake. (verb)

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• "Tommy Hill running back in eighth place Brookes took the lead, by four points, in the title stakes from the Suzuki rider."
• "Roger Federer takes his 64th career title, drawing level with Pete Sampras in the title stakes after winning in Stockholm."
• ""It feels good and is something I didn't expect," admitted Camier who goes into these two races second in the title stakes, seven points down on Worx Suzuki rider Sylvain Guintoli."