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Parlay, v.

Pronunciation: ˈpärˌlā, ˈpärˌlē

Meaning: Although the initial usage of this word comes to us courtesy of the world of gambling, and conveyed the idea of turning one’s initial winnings from a previous bet into a greater amount by further gambling, it has taken on an additional meaning of transforming anything from what it currently is into something of greater value.

Usage:

  • “He started out as a simple country banker who parlayed a sizable inheritance into a financial empire.”
  • “You can assume that if you deliver an excellent performance, it is very likely to be parlayed into some very profitable contracts.”
  • “The young entrepreneur hoped to parlay her successful blog into a lucrative book deal.”

Ara Norwood is a multi-faceted and results-oriented professional. Spanning a multiplicity of disciplines including leadership, management, innovation, strategy, service, sales, business ethics, and entrepreneurship. Ara is also a historian, having special expertise on the era of the founding of our republic.
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