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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
CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That level of infrastructure spend will accelerate depreciation and probably compress margins, but management is clearly signaling a long-duration bet on AI as the core growth engine for GOOG.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Emily Kwong talks with Camila Domonoske, who covers cars and energy for NPR, about how countries and companies that have bet big on electric vehicles are facing new, quickly moving variables in the market and the world.
—NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But Emanuel said he was spurred to focus on the issue after concerns emerged that some in Washington with inside information about national security plans may have profited off of bets made ahead of recent military action in Venezuela and Iran.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That level of infrastructure spend will accelerate depreciation and probably compress margins, but management is clearly signaling a long-duration bet on AI as the core growth engine for GOOG.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Apparently not wanting to bet on an affordable housing ballot petition making its way onto the November 2026 ballot and hopefully receiving voters’ approval, the Healey Administration recently used its executive discretion to initiate another housing-production enhancer.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Emily Kwong talks with Camila Domonoske, who covers cars and energy for NPR, about how countries and companies that have bet big on electric vehicles are facing new, quickly moving variables in the market and the world.
—NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet
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The Athletic can also reveal FSG looked into buying a minority stake of less than 30 per cent in Monaco in early 2025 alongside another ownership group but, again, decided not to take it any further.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nearly six years ago James’s Lupa Systems investment company became the controlling owner of Art Basel through the acquisition of stakes in MCH Group, the fair brand’s parent company.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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Grégoire said Parisians made a clear choice in favor of the left as Dati, the right-wing candidate, was backed by the far right.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Compared to Stout, Herrera may be a more controversial choice for moderate voters.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the gambling companies take in revenue directly from each wager, unlike the social-media apps, which make money by selling advertising.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of legalization say people will place online sports wagers regardless of whether the practice is legal, so the state should regulate and tax it.—
MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from Italian stracciatella and Chinese egg drop soups, two of my all-time favorites, the broth is lightly seasoned, then bolstered with leafy greens and gingery egg ribbons.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fan favorites include a Teriyaki Chicken bowl with avocado and brussel sprouts and the Spicy Korean Steak bowl with bok choy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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