as in chances
a risky undertaking
there are almost no sure bets in the movie business—almost everything is a crapshoot
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Noun
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Republicans are publicly calling for the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and privately freaking out that her Minnesota mess will doom their chances of holding Congress in the 2026 midterms.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher's second touchdown carved the Hurricanes' deficit to three points, put Mendoza in position to shine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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Just like the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, many of those who lose the golden handcuffs that tied them to comfortable jobs will take big swings and start new ventures.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Both Trumps participate in numerous business ventures, selling everything from watches, fragrances and Bibles for him to jewelry, Christmas ornaments and digital collectibles for her.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Crapshoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crapshoots. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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