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It also has bet on aneutronic fuels, which are seen as cleaner but require higher temperatures, while competitors have relied on neutronic fuels associated with more radioactivity but lower temperatures.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The company has bet on the wrong horse before, like hair extensions and supplements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

AI valuation concerns took hold in the US as well after it was revealed the trader who inspired The Big Short has bet $1.1bn on a fall in prices for AI-related stocks Nvidia and Palantir.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Intel has bet big on its foundry business, taking on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which makes chips for other companies such as Apple and Nvidia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

As I understand it, he has bet so much money that if by any chance Emperor should lose the race it would seriously hurt young Blake.

From Montezuma's Castle and Other Weird Tales by Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney)