parlay

Example Sentences

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Now he wonders if he should parlay the experience into a side gig: “I’m taking a look at hosting my own reverse-recruiting service,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, is the latest to parlay his time with McVay into an NFL head coaching opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

One mark against prediction markets for FanDuel: The nature of event contracts make it difficult to replicate parlay bets, one of the most profitable types of wagers for a sportsbook.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

These include a recently announced “combo” feature that allows users to combine sports wagers — similar to a parlay — and a live-sports contract hub.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

“That counts for something. You just have to parlay it into something more.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon