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gambled (on)

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past tense of gamble (on)

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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risked

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Among a section of the fan-base, such fears risked becoming ingrained.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Heading into his second season, Flournoy was cut from the roster after training camp and was risked on waivers and on the practice squad for over two weeks.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

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