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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Republicans have charged that Democrats are risking the nation’s security by blocking funding to the department.—
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Without the ability to recognize their most valuable customers, brands risk unintentionally penalizing loyal shoppers with strict policies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Gamble (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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