parlayed
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Faye, and her husband/producing partner, have parlayed this notoriety into indie, cool-kid projects that are just commercial enough that some of the target audiences’ boomer parents may also watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Part Cary Grant, part MacGyver, Neill gives a great physical performance, which he parlayed into well-paying Hollywood action roles for the rest of his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Ellisons have parlayed this proximity into a dominant position in the American tech and media landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Read more about how the best friends have parlayed their podcast “Las Culturistas” into a glossy brand with a glamorous awards show and a book on the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
He parlayed not, but simply handed me sheets of quotations, bowed briefly, and walked out.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
