parlay
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You can also talk about how certain bets, like a parlay that combines more than one wager, may sound more lucrative but also increases the likelihood of losing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his part has managed to parlay diplomatic criticism into something palatable for both sides: military cooperation.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Robinhood earlier this week launched a “preset combo” product within its prediction markets offerings, which closely resembles a parlay bet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Roberts, who would parlay his business success into a prominent role in Inland Empire Republican politics and attain local fame as owner of the historic Mission Inn, died Saturday, according to his family.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
Surely they will parlay awhile, and give us time to get out of the way.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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