bet

Example Sentences

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He bet against tech stocks near the end of 1999, a bit too early.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I bet you know quite a few of these people.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

A representative for Kalshi told MarketWatch that the bar’s decision to manage its risk on its platform showed that sports-based event contracts have economic utility beyond simply allowing users to bet on the outcomes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Eurozone government bond yields fell sharply in early trade, tracking Treasury yields lower as investors continued to bet on a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I’ve always been too nervous to ask, because I bet it’s short for something obvious, and I’d feel stupid once it was explained to me.

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