Example Sentences
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SpaceX’s decline was a disappointing early outcome for investors who’ve wagered that inclusion in major indexes would provide a boost to the shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The largest such platform, Kalshi, told AFP that $29 million have been wagered on SpaceX-related questions, from Musk's net worth at end-2026 to the possibility of a Mars landing before 2030.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Parsons, whose film is a feature-length adaptation of his liminal horror YouTube series by the same name, is simply too young, commenters have wagered.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
Bettors on prediction market platform Polymarket have wagered a 48% chance of traffic through the route going back to normal by the end of April, down from 65% one month ago.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Burry had wagered $100,000 or so on each, and made $5 million.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
