wager
noun
something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
has been wagering
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present perfect progressiveof wager (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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"Miss Hannay has been wagering gloves in a frightfully reckless way."
From Rujub, the Juggler by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
