parlay
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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
Businesses often try to parlay their core competencies into new product lines and markets, said Tsay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 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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