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 American Journal of Managed Care reported that the initiative is expected to face legal challenges and could prove difficult to implement, with industry analysts warning that the plan risks acting as a blunt instrument rather than a workable solution.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Gambles (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambles%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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