bet on
Example Sentences
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To try to transform its fortunes the small Gulf state made a decisive bet on natural gas.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
If you want to bet on growing inequality, bet on luxury.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
While no one likes to see profits lag, investors largely see Vornado as a comeback bet on New York City’s office market.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Anyone want to place a bet on whether it’s a girl?
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
When we wanted to bet on our own duels, Sovoy and I placed bets for each other.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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