pools

British

/ puːlz /

plural noun

Also called: football pools. an organized nationwide principally postal gambling pool betting on the result of football matches

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Etymology

Origin of pools

C20: from _pool ² (in the sense: a gambling kitty)

Example Sentences

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After the deal closed, about 60 investment pools managed by various firms filed to challenge the price of $1.3 billion worth of shares.

From Los Angeles Times

And if he can get Saudi Arabia to finally recognize Israel, vast investment pools will be connected with world-class innovation.

From Barron's

The researchers estimated that the volume of magma that moved through the crust could have filled 200,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From BBC

Issuers may tap deeper liquidity pools, achieve more competitive valuations, and have greater flexibility in raising capital, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

That includes funding pools for teacher training, English instruction and TRIO, a program that helps steer low-income students to college degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

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