bet
Example Sentences
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But that tranquility depends on a swift resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a risky bet amid conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
It bet the cavalry would arrive, every 12 months, for 36 months straight.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Who knows if Mr. Musk will every colonize Mars, but the surest bet is never to bet against American innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Though both Polymarket and Kalshi ban insider trading, experts say it might not be considered illegal if the insider were to make a bet using information that was not considered stolen or misused.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“Aye, I might want in on this bet, too.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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