gamble on
Example Sentences
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And for China, as the crisis continues in the Strait of Hormuz, its own gamble on Russian energy appears to be paying dividends.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
He believes Horizon’s entry into the market is a calculated gamble on perfect timing.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
“Options and futures now allow people to gamble on the price without actually being involved in the blockchain, which is antithetical to what BTC was intended for.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
“Heated Rivalry” is a big payoff for the Canadian company that took a gamble on the gay hockey romance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
It was as if Wall Street had decided to allow everyone to gamble on the punctuality of commercial airlines.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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