- present participle of bet.
betting
Example Sentences
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Analyst Bismark Rewane told AFP that instead of spending money on sports betting on overseas football clubs, young people could find investing in the Dangote offer "far more rewarding".
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
As the 2024 presidential election approached, Mallebranche shifted her focus to prediction markets, placing wagers that better aligned with her passion for politics and sports and gave her more confidence in her betting strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Wall Street is betting on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to keep a manic bond market from unraveling.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Tommy & Tuppence” is far from the only new fall show worth betting on.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
On the final page, under a sketch of my mockingjay pin, Cinna’s written, I’m still betting on you.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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