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Example Sentences
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Newman favors both Rigetti and Infleqtion for their strong risk/reward profiles, arguing that they offer a relatively cheap way to bet on “leading quantum modalities.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
General Motors is revamping its energy business and placing a big bet on a lesser-known battery type right after Ford Motor got a major boost from making a similar move a few weeks ago.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The IPO, therefore, looks like a massive bet on AI, propped up by profits from Starlink.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Once the games begin, Sagan will be watching for unexpected outcomes that might require a fresh look at the schedule, though he’s hesitant to bet on any upsets just yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He’d bet on her, and that meant something—even if he’d done it for his own selfish reasons.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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