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Example Sentences

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Every era produces its own version of the unstoppable winner, the thing you’d be foolish to bet against.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

La Roux told An that West whispered to her, “I bet you think I just put women back about 10 years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But I bet anything Trump idolizes Grant more for his charisma, presence, and comic timing in comedies like Bringing Up Baby, His Girl Friday, and The Philadelphia Story.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The other is strong U.S. economic growth, which encourages investors to bet on riskier SpaceX-like stocks and shun safe assets such as Treasuries.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Rowdy,” I said, “that paint is built for speed. I’ll bet she could run like the wind.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls