bet
verb (used with object)
to wager with (something or someone).
have been betting
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present perfect progressiveof bet.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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Traders have been betting on an upcoming cease-fire deal that could ease supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf and resume global trade of the world’s most important commodity.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Throughout US President Donald Trump's second term in office, traders have been betting millions of dollars just before he makes major announcements.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
So far in 2026, investors have been betting on a broadening rally, retreating from tech giants into other corners of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
The market might also have been betting that activist involvement was just a matter of time.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
They have been betting largely against his success for the last week, both in Canopus and Pelusium.'
From Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face by Charles Kingsley
