parlay
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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
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his part has managed to parlay diplomatic criticism into something palatable for both sides: military cooperation.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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
Surely they will parlay awhile, and give us time to get out of the way.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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