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Parlay vs. Parley
Parlay
/ˈpɑːleɪ/Examples:
He managed to parlay his skills into a thriving business.She hoped to parlay her small investment into a fortune.He used his charm to parlay a meeting with the executive.
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Parley
/ˈpɑːli/Examples:
The leaders agreed to a parley to negotiate terms.We called a parley to settle the dispute peacefully.Pirates gathered for a parley to discuss their next move.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Parlay and parley share similar sounds but have distinct meanings.
- Parlay involves gambling or the investment of winnings into a larger bet.
- Parley is all about discussion, typically under circumstances where communication is needed despite conflict.
- Remember: "lay" in parlay can remind you of laying a bet, "ley" in parley can suggest a discussion or delay.
- Parlay can lead to bigger stakes or winnings, while parley aims for resolving issues or conflicts.
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