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gamble (on)

verb

Definition of gamble (on)

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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risk

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Without a framework to continuously evaluate priorities, companies risk scaling activity instead of value.

— Antoine Villata, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Use a soaker hose or watering can to direct moisture to the roots without risking wet foliage and fungal diseases.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

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