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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Should progressives prevail, the state risks an exodus that could erode its tax base, slow innovation, and undermine the very programs the policy aims to support.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026 -
That approach risks overreach and unintended consequences — especially for small businesses, working families and local economies already under pressure.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Gambles (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambles%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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