- present participle of bet.
betting
Example Sentences
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Hichilema, a 64-year-old tycoon won the presidency on his sixth attempt and was betting on job creation and an ambitious infrastructure drive to secure a final five-year term.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
But offshore internet betting, and the exception enjoyed by fantasy leagues, eroded the principles of sports impresarios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bournemouth, who have extended their stadium sponsorship with Vitality insurance to the front of their shirts, will still have betting advertising.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
When it comes to elections, most states have laws prohibiting election betting in some form or fashion, according to a Pew Research Center analysis released in June.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Eisman was already betting against the shares of companies, such as New Century and IndyMac Bank, which originated subprime loans, along with companies that built the houses bought with the loans, such as Toll Brothers.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
