parlay
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Mexico had just lost 3-2 to England, extinguishing the hope that it could parlay its World Cup co-host role into the deepest tournament run in the country’s history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
It should so obviously be as hard to place a parlay or bet on a specific pitch as it is to trade other financial instruments that have historically offered much better returns.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
A parlay wager is when multiple bets are combined into a single wager for a higher payout.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his part has managed to parlay diplomatic criticism into something palatable for both sides: military cooperation.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
“That counts for something. You just have to parlay it into something more.”
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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