- present participle of bet.
betting
Example Sentences
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An Asian betting syndicate had pulled the plug, using a remote control circuit breaker, to get each match abandoned at a scoreline which would maximise their profits.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After years of investing their personal capital together, Anderson and Fogelsong launched Friends & Family Capital in 2020, betting they could build a venture firm that would cater to startups’ strategic financial needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Last week, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed an executive order banning online sports betting and gaming with immediate effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
But he's betting the dynamics of Aberdeen are finally changing.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The only one among them who wrestled a bit with their role—as the guys who had made a fortune betting against their own society—was Vincent Daniel.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
