as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery
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Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025 -
With that, the betting pick is that Dolidze will beat Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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