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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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Those willing to risk sensory overload for the shot at that beautiful, precious, VistaVision.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Gamble (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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