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betting (on)

verb

present participle of bet (on)

as in wagering

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The smart money is wagering the phone call can finally be made to scale.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Instead of sports, though, women are wagering on their knowledge of pop culture.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

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Prince Harry's war against the tabloids The second son of King Charles has long called out the intrusive nature of the British tabloids, accusing them of subjecting his family to ongoing harassment.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
But icy rivers are, of course, cold — and subjecting actors or even stunt doubles to such conditions seemed too dangerous.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 July 2026

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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Based on the video, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office arrested and charged Cox with a felony for endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person.

— Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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Powerful allies, vital for global influence and technological collaboration, are often unfairly criticized, jeopardizing crucial trade and security ties.

— Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Critics warn the measure could spook some of California’s highest earners into moving out of fear of future taxes, jeopardizing the state’s long-term fiscal health.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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