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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Another series where the heavy betting underdog has a real chance to cause problems is Knicks (3) vs. Pistons (6).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021, the company bet heavy on all-electric vehicles, specifically Teslas, which cost the company billions following a significant decline in their residual values.—
Yun Li,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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