Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betting (on)
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And the rest of the jewelry box of a city isn't ready to call it quits, wagering that some things are still worth taking their time, and come out stronger under pressure.—
Chris Livesay,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026 -
The sweepstakes model allows players to compete for real money prizes without wagering real money, which proponents say keeps the model compliant with sweepstakes laws, according to Deadspin.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Revelations in 2020 that Boohoo’s Leicester contractors were subjecting their workers to exploitative pay and unsafe conditions certainly sullied the Midlands city’s reputation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The process begins by collecting raw gas from waste sites and subjecting it to a rigorous desulfurization stage to remove corrosive sulfur compounds.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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What was Koch thinking, endangering children like this?—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, any proposals moving through the Legislature cannot come at the expense of endangering essential services that keep our city clean, safe, and functioning.—
Andrea Keiser,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Measles outbreaks have infected more than 2,600 people since the beginning of 2025, jeopardizing the nation's status as a measles-free country.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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His social circle was filled with avid sports fans who could engage with their favorite team without jeopardizing their financial lives.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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