wager
noun
something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet.
have been wagering
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present perfect progressiveof wager.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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Markets have been wagering on a June hike for months, in part reflecting hawkish pivots by the U.S.
From Reuters ● Apr. 6, 2022
But speculators have been wagering its launch is a positive signal for spot prices anyway.
From Reuters ● Oct. 19, 2021
There are some reckless sports up from the city, who have been wagering heavily on our winning out.
From Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond by Mark Overton
