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a person or thing that is chosen
your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast
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Recent Examples of bet
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Sorsby’s eligibility despite placing thousands of bets will likely attract criticism that the court ruling undermines the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Investors are betting that AI tools, especially the agent-style software that can carry out whole workflows on its own, will eat into the seat-by-seat licensing model that made these companies reliable.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Sorsby sent $65,000 to his friends to cover bets made on his behalf.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Sorsby’s eligibility despite placing thousands of bets will likely attract criticism that the court ruling undermines the NCAA’s anti-gambling rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
Some homeowners are betting the weather will be on their side.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Investors are betting that AI tools, especially the agent-style software that can carry out whole workflows on its own, will eat into the seat-by-seat licensing model that made these companies reliable.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Programs like Breakthrough Therapy designation, Accelerated Approval, expanded access and the use of surrogate endpoints exist precisely because traditional timelines are not always appropriate when lives are at stake.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Fantasy 5 evening drawing popped up 5, 11, 15, 24 and 35, a popular choice by man and machine.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for more than $30,000 during his time in Bloomington.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Relying on Kamilla Cardoso’s ascension Of all these risks, pouring into Cardoso’s development was the lowest-risk — and most necessary — wager for the Sky.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Giulia came in as the favorite with the Italian crowd behind her.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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