- present participle of bet.
betting
Example Sentences
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"I would say this is 100% a properly organised coursing event, with competitors and competitive dogs. People watching the course - and watching and betting on that sport. It was quite terrifying."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"In a sector undergoing an absolute and profound transformation, foreign manufacturers know that betting on the added-value supply chain in our country, in Europe, is fundamental and a priority for the Spanish government," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The stock gained more than 7% after the group said it aimed to significantly boost its profitability in the coming years, betting demand will remain strong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Some homeowners opted for ARMs, betting that rates would go down before the fixed term ended.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
If her optimism were contagious, I’d be betting on myself to win this whole thing.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
