bet
verb (used with object)
to wager with (something or someone).
has been betting
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present perfect progressiveof bet (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Corning has been betting that the massive infrastructure demands of AI will drive its next wave of growth, relying on its specialized optical fiber to link hyperscale data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Wall Street has been betting on further declines.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mr. Christie has been betting since he jumped into the race that a strong showing in New Hampshire could act as a springboard to the Republican nomination.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Snap has been betting on augmented reality for growth, even as Meta and others are pushing into immersive digital spaces in the so-called metaverse.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
Whereupon Taffy, who has been betting on Cyril, and Chesney, who has been laying on Lilian, are naturally, though secretly indignant.
From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
