were betting
- past progressive of bet.
Example Sentences
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At the start of the year, traders in futures markets were betting that the Fed would cut rates twice in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
When the Iran conflict broke out a month ago, many professional investors were betting that it would be short-lived.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
Evan Swarztrauber, an adviser to the Foundation for American Innovation thinktank, said tech leaders were betting Trump would be more hands-off on crypto and AI.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
Big Wall Street hedge funds and major investors were betting against it, or shorting its stock, believing that its shares would continue on a drastically downward trend.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
Some folks were betting it was her handsome stepfather.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
