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Examples of wager in a Sentence
Noun
He has a wager on the game.
I don't think the horse will win. What's your wager?
Verb
She wagered $50 on the game.
I wouldn't wager against them.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Bettors also assume numerous risks in placing a wager, including the possibilities of player injuries and underperformance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
There were 12- and 13-year-olds competing in the Summer Games and people could wager on those events.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
There are seemingly infinite options to place wagers on events, and the industry continues to mature and the betting menus are expanding and growing.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Bettors also assume numerous risks in placing a wager, including the possibilities of player injuries and underperformance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Smith wagered his hair on it, making a bet with three cadets over the winner with the losing side having to shave their head.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
There were 12- and 13-year-olds competing in the Summer Games and people could wager on those events.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wager. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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