The stakes increased over time, and by the end it wasn't too unusual to win or lose $100 in a night.

But most coaches agree that as stakes increase, competition for players becomes more intense.

Oaktree's stake in the company increased to 42% as part of the deal.

As the financial stakes increase, the percentage of women declines.

If Goldman bought all of its rights, its stake in the trust would increase to 36 percent.

The game has intensified as the stakes have increased.

Since we last debated the Iraq crisis the stakes have increased.

As the stakes have increased, the energy has, too.

The stakes in this game have greatly increased since I first began to play.

Over the next 23 years, the Washington Nationals' stake in the network will increase to 33 percent.