gambits

plural of gambit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gambits Should the White House attempt further such gambits, a bipartisan rejection seems likely. Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025 In fact, the opening two gambits were superb as Federer had to fend off a youthful Nick Kyrgios to clinch the inaugural 2017 version, while Team World pushed Europe all the way in Chicago a year later. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Unfortunately, few of Holland’s other gambits pay off. Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambits
Noun
  • Episode 4 finds both Ellen and Julia throwing themselves headlong into plans that require them to keep up major ruses.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Reckless schemes like scaling up desalinated seawater transfers will only worsen the damage.
    Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Basic offensive schemes and defensive principles.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As such, more will be required than a World Cup ticket, particularly because physical tickets are vulnerable to counterfeiting, while electronic devices, which may ordinarily be a way to show authentic tickets, are usually forbidden in consular buildings where interviews take place.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
    Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025

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