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parlay

[pahr-ley, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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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

One mark against prediction markets for FanDuel: The nature of event contracts make it difficult to replicate parlay bets, one of the most profitable types of wagers for a sportsbook.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

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

Roberts, who would parlay his business success into a prominent role in Inland Empire Republican politics and attain local fame as owner of the historic Mission Inn, died Saturday, according to his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 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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