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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Trump’s across-the-board tariffs plan risked raising prices on everyday goods, with economists warning that broad duties can fuel higher inflation even as wage growth slows.—
Simon Crerar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025 -
The Pentagon Inspector General said Hegseth's actions risked operational security and violated federal laws on record keeping.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Gambled (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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