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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Assuming enough people are willing to risk millions to produce them.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
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The words also honor the spirit of immigrants—those who risk everything for hope, opportunity, and a chance to belong.—
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6 May 2026
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“Gamble (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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