parlay

Example Sentences

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Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, is the latest to parlay his time with McVay into an NFL head coaching opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Businesses often try to parlay their core competencies into new product lines and markets, said Tsay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

One mark against prediction markets for FanDuel: The nature of event contracts make it difficult to replicate parlay bets, one of the most profitable types of wagers for a sportsbook.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

No-nonsense Maomao, a Tang Dynasty-era girl raised in a brothel who escapes servitude to parlay her apothecary skills in service of the palace, is one of the best female protagonists of all time.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

“That counts for something. You just have to parlay it into something more.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon