as in risking
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
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The legislation would only allow local budgets to grow by 3% or the rate of inflation — whichever is lower — from one year to the next without risking a protest petition challenge.—
Matthew Kelly
April 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Gambling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambling%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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