parlayed
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Once the quintessential ’90s heartthrob, Hartnett has parlayed the goodwill from his hunky idol days into something far more compelling.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Former Chargers coach Brandon Staley and former Atlanta coach Raheem Morris — now defensive coordinators with New Orleans and San Francisco, respectively — also parlayed stints with McVay into head coaching opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Wilde found further inspiration in Araki’s own fortitude, his steadfastness to his ideals and how it sets him apart from many other filmmakers who parlayed early indie cred into payday careerism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Ellisons have parlayed this proximity into a dominant position in the American tech and media landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Keeth had parlayed his skills and work ethic from fencing into an MBA from Columbia University and a job in the financial sector.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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