parlay

Example Sentences

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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

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

These include a recently announced “combo” feature that allows users to combine sports wagers — similar to a parlay — and a live-sports contract hub.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 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