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parlay

[pahr-lay, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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With customers including Saudi Aramco and Shell, Terra Drone is seeking to parlay its commercial drone expertise into defense, targeting opportunities in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

These days, that might depend on what the parlay calls for.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

It should so obviously be as hard to place a parlay or bet on a specific pitch as it is to trade other financial instruments that have historically offered much better returns.

From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026

You can also talk about how certain bets, like a parlay that combines more than one wager, may sound more lucrative but also increases the likelihood of losing.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026

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

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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