as in risks
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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The issue risks the loss of additional congregations from the denomination, which has battled declining membership.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026 -
Critics argue the facility would expose Kenya to risks the United States would not accept on its own soil.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Gambles (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambles%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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