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parlayed



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Faye, and her husband/producing partner, have parlayed this notoriety into indie, cool-kid projects that are just commercial enough that some of the target audiences’ boomer parents may also watch.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

“That parlayed into my pro career,” Irvin said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 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

Read more about how the best friends have parlayed their podcast “Las Culturistas” into a glossy brand with a glamorous awards show and a book on the way.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

He parlayed not, but simply handed me sheets of quotations, bowed briefly, and walked out.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson



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