Example Sentences

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So much so that Roberts has wagered the season on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

In the global race to build a fully functional quantum computer, Australia has wagered heavily on a company developing a dark-horse technology.

From Science Magazine • May 6, 2024

California Gov. Jerry Brown has wagered the rice cakes - plus a California history book - on the outcome of the series.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2014

Barnes & Noble has wagered heavily on the Nook, whose e-readers and tablets have emerged as prominent competitors to the Kindle.

From New York Times • May 1, 2012

The Wellsburg Herald made the statement that some one of this team has wagered ten thousand dollars with Casper Silence.

From Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block by Standish, Burt L.