How to Use parlay in a Sentence

parlay

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  • In the third, the Mariners parlayed four more hits into three runs.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Mavs were able to parlay that leverage into a short, three-year deal.
    — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 3 July 2023
  • Chance Bet and parlay insurance for new users has drawn some more players.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • In some cases, the bettors parlayed the two prop bets to increase their winnings.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Wilson parlayed this breakout into a long-term deal as a Vikings starter.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Mays played well, secured the job and parlayed that into a three-year deal in Detroit.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And if that’s the case, why not parlay a Bears win with a touchdown from their leading rusher?
    — oregonlive, 13 Oct. 2022
  • In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport’s biggest stage.
    — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport’s biggest stage.
    — Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
  • In a twist that makes perfect sense these days, both coaches parlayed roots in the mid-majors to a spot on the sport's biggest stage.
    — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Young was able to take that experience and parlay it into the starting job this season.
    — Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Yet, some content creators are figuring out how to parlay their star power into a long-term, durable brand.
    — Frederick Daso, Forbes, 11 May 2021
  • Yet there is no promise that the Panthers will parlay their lofty position into a sure-fire slam dunk.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2023
  • He’s parlayed that to a personal fortune now worth about $37 billion.
    — Lulu Yilun Chen, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Buchanan parlayed his close second-place finish in Iowa to a win in New Hampshire.
    — W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Vonleh, right, has appeared to parlay a strong preseason into a roster spot.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Trouba parlayed a rebound season with the Ducks into this contract.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Her goal was to parlay her bylines to a writing career in New York City media.
    — Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Or digital nomads, who parlay remote jobs into the freedom to travel the world.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Golden State is hoping Poole can parlay last season's strong second half into a key role this year.
    — Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Can that migration be parlayed into a more lucrative rights package in the future?
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The receiver parlayed his success into a first-round draft selection.
    — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Harrison has been doing standup for more than 18 years and has parlayed that into both acting gigs and viral videos.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Alec Pierce parlayed a breakout season into a major payday.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Fasano’s 9-year-old daughter hoped to parlay it into a FaceTime call with certain pop singer.
    — Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Many of these girls have bought a single cow and parlayed that into a small herd while supporting entire families with the proceeds.
    — Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Death Cab parlayed this success into a deal with Atlantic Records, which has been its home ever since.
    — Daniel Kohn, Spin, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Waymo has parlayed this safety record into an enormous expansion.
    — Patrick George, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Hopefully, Nylander can parlay this into a strong full season next year.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • After bouncing from team to team for years, Houser parlayed last season into the largest contract of his career.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

parlay

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  • And all key matchups have same-game parlay boosts.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Use these boosts for parlays up to $25.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Users can track progress on parlays and check wins and losses.
    — Lillian Rizzo,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Oh, and the odds of winning that five-legged parlay?
    — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
  • However, a parlay means both legs need to hit for the bet to win.
    — Catena Media, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022
  • This will apply for a parlay for any of today's games.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The sportsbook gives you the chance to wrap all of those into one bet called a parlay.
    — Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Access to odds boosts, parlay boost tokens, risk-free bets, and more.
    — Catena Media, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2022
  • This can be used to boost your potential winnings for any parlay for tonight's game.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The first is based around the popular same game parlay function.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Add potential winnings to your same-game parlay with each leg.
    — Brian Sausa | Catena Media, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Use every boost for a parlay up to $25 by clicking here.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • These can be used toward parlays up to $25 over the next 14 days.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Bet up to $15 on this parlay and boost your winnings by 15%.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The year before, two-leg parlays were the most popular.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Claim this to boost your winnings for an NFL parlay.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Bet $1 or more on that parlay to unleash your profit boost tokens.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Pick between a ton of betting markets to craft a single game parlay.
    — Catena Media, al, 15 Dec. 2022
  • These are popular options not only as straight bets, but as part of parlays.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Add it to your parlay to view your potential payout, which will be doubled.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The parlay bet was no longer available by late Monday morning.
    — Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • As a result, online sportsbooks will take huge bets on even the most obscure same-game parlays.
    — Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Get profit boosts for straight bets, parlays and more by checking the promotions tab each day.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Sign up with this welcome offer and gain access to dozens of same-game parlay boosts by clicking here.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Still, Kalshi can at least claim its parlays represent an open market.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Kalshi’s custom parlays Monday were on par or even worse in terms of odds than most sportsbooks.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Props and parlays are how sportsbooks generate most of their profits.
    — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Bet on any of these markets straight up or combine multiple to create a parlay.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Add several props, totals and spreads to create a parlay.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
  • To qualify, the final odds of the same game parlay must be +400 or longer.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 2 June 2022

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