bet

Example Sentences

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For his bet to play out, other investors would also need to purchase Treasuries at a similar yield level, in the hopes that would be the peak for 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket offer more ways to bet on elections, war, the Oscars and more, their dangers are growing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The top nine U.S. companies by market capitalization, all tech giants, make up about 35% of the S&P 500 index, and most have bet their futures on AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That means it would be too risky for you to bet that April will be a good month for the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If anyone can figure it out, I bet Eddie can.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy