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to use or develop (something) to get something else that has greater value
He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship.
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Recent Examples of parlayed
Patel parlayed that work into influential administration roles on the National Security Council and later as chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller.
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Eric Tucker and Alan Suderman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The Canucks scored on that power play and parlayed that momentum into a second goal moments later to take a 3-1 lead.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
One day, Welch noticed an electric fence—the kind that ranchers use to contain livestock—and parlayed that principle into the bear mat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Brian Kelly and Butch Jones both parlayed successful runs with the Chips into the Cincinnati job.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The earnings figures are base pay before any incentives and are the AAV of recent extensions for Tomlin and Dan Campbell, who has energized the Detroit Lions fanbase and parlayed an NFC title game appearance into a new $11 million-a-year pact.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2024
After cooking at Bestia, Taco María and Cento, Andrew Ponce has parlayed his alleyway pop-up into a residency in the former Kushiba space.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Rather than overpay a declining player for the vibes, the Warriors parlayed him into two different players (Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson) who combined will make less money than Thompson and a random minimum-contract guy.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Mutombo parlayed his Georgetown play into becoming the fourth overall pick of the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Eric Tucker and Alan Suderman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The Canucks scored on that power play and parlayed that momentum into a second goal moments later to take a 3-1 lead.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
One day, Welch noticed an electric fence—the kind that ranchers use to contain livestock—and parlayed that principle into the bear mat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Brian Kelly and Butch Jones both parlayed successful runs with the Chips into the Cincinnati job.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The earnings figures are base pay before any incentives and are the AAV of recent extensions for Tomlin and Dan Campbell, who has energized the Detroit Lions fanbase and parlayed an NFC title game appearance into a new $11 million-a-year pact.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2024
After cooking at Bestia, Taco María and Cento, Andrew Ponce has parlayed his alleyway pop-up into a residency in the former Kushiba space.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Rather than overpay a declining player for the vibes, the Warriors parlayed him into two different players (Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson) who combined will make less money than Thompson and a random minimum-contract guy.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Mutombo parlayed his Georgetown play into becoming the fourth overall pick of the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlayed
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Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In November, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released study results on a new AI algorithm developed by researchers at the NIH National Library of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The year saw Americans double their international travels in the pursuit of live events, according to a new report from StubHub, as demand for live events jumped by 33% globally compared to 2023.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting occurred a few months after the doctor had been jumped by a trio of men with baseball bats, an attack that left him fearing for his life.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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