Example Sentences

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Upon his return, he transformed the Tocorón Prison in the northern Venezuelan state of Aragua into a leisure complex, complete with zoo, restaurants, nightclub, betting shop and swimming pool.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The online sports betting and gaming company said trading volumes and regulatory costs meant that delisting from the U.K. exchange was in the best interests of the company and shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Although robotics is currently a small business compared with AI data centers, Barron’s has noted that Wall Street is betting on explosive growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But I’m betting pride will speak louder than caution.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Roy knew that’s what the pancake people were betting on: that the owls would be too frightened to venture out.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen