as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win
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Jenny is betting this is the season that turns the program around.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025 -
The ongoing Wyndham Championship presents additional betting opportunities for new users, too.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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In that same school year, a quarter of high school age males gambled, while about 10% of their female classmates did.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our president is about to pardon Pete, who gambled on games but did time for tax evasion.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Wagered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagered. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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