- present participle of bet.
betting
Example Sentences
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"I would say this is 100% a properly organised coursing event, with competitors and competitive dogs. People watching the course - and watching and betting on that sport. It was quite terrifying."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Investors mostly expect the Fed and BOE to hold rates steady when they meet next week, though traders are betting both central banks will join the ECB in raising rates in the coming months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"In a sector undergoing an absolute and profound transformation, foreign manufacturers know that betting on the added-value supply chain in our country, in Europe, is fundamental and a priority for the Spanish government," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some 350 authors in the Anthropic lawsuit opted out of the settlement, with some expressing objections and betting they can recover significantly more through individual litigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Just like Ariadne. I’m betting you can see the right path. The Labyrinth won’t be able to fool you as easily.”
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
