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gamble (on)

verb

Definition of gamble (on)

as in to risk

to take a chance on a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster

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The alternative, digging it up, risks damaging cultural sites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The action risks escalating tensions while the United States and Iran negotiate on a long-term peace agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear capacity.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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