as in risked
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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The lawyers who signed the Declaration of Independence risked their careers and lives for legal principles.
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“Gambled (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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