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parlay

[pahr-ley, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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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

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

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

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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