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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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
But fans that watch and wager on golf and other sporting events including college basketball March Madness and next week’s Final Four in San Antonio are unable to place a bet in Texas with U.S. online sportsbooks.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Edwards has had 56 percent of the bets placed in his favor ahead of UFC London, while Brady has 76 percent of the handle wagered in his favor.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Create a new account and start with a cash wager on the NBA, MLB, college basketball or any other game.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
But fans that watch and wager on golf and other sporting events including college basketball March Madness and next week’s Final Four in San Antonio are unable to place a bet in Texas with U.S. online sportsbooks.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Place a $5 bet for a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Edwards has had 56 percent of the bets placed in his favor ahead of UFC London, while Brady has 76 percent of the handle wagered in his favor.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Wager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wager. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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