Example Sentences

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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

Cleveland-Cliffs has been betting on acquisitions to bolster growth and take on competition from China - it bought AK Steel and the U.S. business of ArcelorMittal in 2020.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023

Luckily for him, for the last few months, he has been betting against the pound, expecting it to fall.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2022

As the magazine business contracts, Condé Nast has been betting on less expensive, digital projects, and Them could serve as a template.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2018

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)