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parlays

verb

present tense third-person singular of parlay

as in expands

to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship.

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Recent Examples of parlays There are also nods to Audemars Piguet’s more recent history, like a cool Marshall jukebox packed with songs from AP collaborators—Mark Ronson, John Mayer, and Raye, among them—which parlays the strong music seam that runs though the new AP House. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of expands

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The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Pairing chia seeds with yogurt boosts digestive health by combining fiber, healthy fats, and probiotics to promote a balanced gut.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

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That’s especially important for farmers because nitrogen fertilizers serve as a key nutrient for crops that accelerates growth and enhances yields during harvest, Sumner added.

— Chase Hunter, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has unveiled five new-energy technology achievements spanning construction, mining, and agricultural machinery, as the company accelerates its shift toward low-emission heavy equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of accelerates

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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.

— Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

Definition of increases

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State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of develops

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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

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