laying odds

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But if anyone were laying odds on the Northwest beach town that will be the first to have enough refuges for its entire population, Westport still would be the best bet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Money market traders still heavily favour a quarter point rate increase at the next policy meeting in September, laying odds of 86.5%.

From Reuters • Aug. 9, 2023

To broaden their relationship, the Bens are taking boxing lessons—and laying odds on who will win an eventual prizefight.

From Forbes • Apr. 17, 2013

Bookmakers were laying odds that Frankel would put in a Christmas television studio appearance at the BBC sports personality of the year show.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2012

It may be remarked, in passing, that this is the feeling of the best-informed Irish Home Rulers, and that many in my hearing have offered to back their opinion by laying odds.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John