Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
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But the growth of contracts tied to economic and corporate developments suggests these platforms are beginning to evolve from niche wagering venues into information markets that investors may increasingly monitor.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026 -
During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Such orders are intended to prevent an individual from subjecting another person to acts of violence, intimidation or harassment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The group spent years subjecting the gastric juice to a special kind of screening process.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Clendenning said releasing Zeinab from custody would pose an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety and welfare of the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The hope is that such vehicles will act as force multipliers while being inexpensive enough to risk in dangerous situations, such as delivering ammunition, fuel, and rations under fire without endangering human lives.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Congress is struggling to meet a fast-approaching deadline to extend a key government spying law, potentially jeopardizing national security as the Iran war drags on.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In an interview published Tuesday, the hawkish Czech President Petr Pavel revealed to the Financial Times that nine of the 18 member nations of the effort had stopped contributing, jeopardizing the supply of large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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