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parlay

[pahr-ley, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

But investors in a potential wave of wearable IPOs should take heed: other health-equipment companies that rely on subscriptions, perhaps most prominently Peloton, haven’t been able to parlay early excitement into lasting growth.

From The Wall Street Journal 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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