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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet (on)
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In one sketch, Chase plays a man interviewing Pryor for a job, and subjects him to a word-association test.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025 -
If so, a regulator could subject the fee to the same tax treatment as sports wagering.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Updated Stanley Cup Odds And Schedules Halfway Through 2024-25 Season A Sunday in Las Vegas has the top sportsbooks filled with fans watching and wagering on the NFL Playoffs.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Then comes Final Jeopardy!, the last clue of the game, where the players wager a dollar amount in advance based solely on the category.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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Kyiv's heavy reliance on U.S. aid, and the skepticism shown by some in the Trump camp regarding high levels of spending on this assistance, have raised concerns that Trump's return could jeopardize Ukraine's defensive efforts.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Richardson’s injuries and inaccuracy greatly jeopardize his ability to become an NFL-caliber QB, let alone the face of a franchise.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors?—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2024
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Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2024
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Smith also defended the prosecution by arguing that Trump endangered the right to vote and have that vote counted.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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According to Pygmy Hippo Conservation, the hippo species, native to West Africa, was declared endangered in 1993, when only 2,000–2,500 individuals remained in the wild.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Bet (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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