has been betting
- present perfect progressive of bet (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Wall Street has been betting on further declines.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mr. Richards, a 40-year-old statistician at Red Carpet Rosters, a fantasy league site for film awards, has been betting on the Oscars since 2016.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
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
The country has been betting on coal-fired power to address chronic electricity shortages and create jobs.
From Reuters ● Mar. 30, 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)
