betting

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, betting against Elon Musk has not been a wise strategy in the past.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Tech companies are betting big that AI tools, such as chatbots and AI-powered gadgets including smart glasses, will play a big role in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

What’s Next: Kalshi and Polymarket are thriving in states like Texas and California, where traditional sports betting remains illegal, and prediction markets will be the only legal game in town for local bettors.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For investors still betting on the next Keytruda, it means a humbler arithmetic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“No, but I’m betting by her bracelet that she knows how to braid things,” Frankie said.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau