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prediction

[pri-dik-shuhn] / prɪˈdɪk ʃən /


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Asked for a prediction, he replied: "Win. All the way. It's coming home."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Markets tied to war have been a particularly sensitive topic for prediction markets, given that information about geopolitical conflicts could rely on highly classified information and put lives in danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In March, lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit U.S.-regulated prediction markets from listing contracts related to sporting events and casino-style games such as video poker, blackjack and bingo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

DraftKings and FanDuel launched prediction markets, which are legal nationwide, to expand into states without traditional sports betting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

We like market research because it provides certainty—a score, a prediction; if someone asks us why we made the decision we did, we can point to a number.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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