as in to expand
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 parlay
Nelson would be an ideal fit for a team looking to parlay a better-than-expected start into a long spring.
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Across the country, Etienne and others have sold it to young men as a last resort for those who didn’t get recruited and, for those who did, a way to parlay their offers into better ones.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But more quietly, the man who birthed Deadpool has parlayed that success into rewards almost unheard of for any comic book creator.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Netflix has parlayed that popularity into an annual live music event for fans, Poguelandia (named after the Pogues’ safe haven), whose second edition was held in Santa Monica this past weekend.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Across the country, Etienne and others have sold it to young men as a last resort for those who didn’t get recruited and, for those who did, a way to parlay their offers into better ones.
—Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But more quietly, the man who birthed Deadpool has parlayed that success into rewards almost unheard of for any comic book creator.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Netflix has parlayed that popularity into an annual live music event for fans, Poguelandia (named after the Pogues’ safe haven), whose second edition was held in Santa Monica this past weekend.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift is taking her billionaire status to new heights — literally and figuratively — by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island estate.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Since then, his portfolio of restaurants has expanded across the Charlotte metro area.Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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He was set to retire in January, however, the ongoing conflict has extended his term.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, YouTube TV has extended its lead as the largest virtual cable TV provider.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account The emergence of cloud-native architectures further accelerated this transformation.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Growing awareness of the intersection between wildlife diseases and human health is going to fuel a lot more interest in detecting novel diseases and will accelerate what’s called the One Health movement.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
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The investment will enhance product development and boost its client service capabilities, enabling rapid design and development for the fashion industry.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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This seems designed to head off accusations that clubs can boost their balance sheet for PSR (profit and sustainability rules) or SCMP (Salary Cost Management Protocol) purposes.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The trail system would increase local connectivity, promote walkable transportation options, and support safety and regular maintenance via county and volunteer patrols, according to the website.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The resulting currency depreciation will make imports more expensive, increasing inflation while reducing productivity in many developing countries.Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The patient tested positive and developed severe illness after being exposed to wild birds and a personal backyard poultry flock that was infected with the virus, according to the health department.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk has long sought to augment his Silicon Valley celebrity with gamer cred, professing both skill and passion for a medium favored by tech geeks.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Lidar is also being augmented by more sensors and AI to help robot vacuums better understand your home.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rising personnel costs, along with an endless array of peacetime missions, are stretching U.S. forces thin.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Parlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlay. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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