laying odds

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But if anyone were laying odds on the Northwest beach town that will be the first to have enough refuges for its entire population, Westport still would be the best bet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Money market traders still heavily favour a quarter point rate increase at the next policy meeting in September, laying odds of 86.5%.

From Reuters • Aug. 9, 2023

To broaden their relationship, the Bens are taking boxing lessons—and laying odds on who will win an eventual prizefight.

From Forbes • Apr. 17, 2013

Bookmakers were laying odds that Frankel would put in a Christmas television studio appearance at the BBC sports personality of the year show.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2012

If there be any test you can’t survive, The present test will mean your crucifying; But I am laying odds of eight to five That you’ll come thro’ with all your colors flying.

From The So-called Human Race by Taylor, Bert Leston