Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bet (on)
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Three former and current volunteer firefighters have filed a lawsuit against an ex-New Jersey police officer and fire official, accusing him of subjecting them to abuse under the guise of training exercises.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
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Another retailer said that along with several tariffs added for Chinese goods, as well as steel and aluminum tariffs, the new port fees would subject some imports to additional duties between 90 and 95 percent.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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Place a $5 bet for a $150 bonus or wager up to $1,000 with a safety net.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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Cutting costs will jeopardize business relationships with global supply chain partners that require compliance with sustainability standards including GRI, ISSB, and SASB.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This will also jeopardize their physical and mental health.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors?—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2024
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Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2024
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The million-credit question in this scenario is what threat could endanger the Milky Way with the mighty Reapers as its guardians, but as a wise man once said, there's always a bigger fish.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Noem said disclosing information about the removal flights such as locations of departures and flight paths could endanger U.S. officials, contractors, immigrants and the public.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Bet (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bet%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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