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gamble

[gam-buhl] / ˈgæm bəl /




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When Pochettino added Richards to his 26-man roster, it seemed like a bit of gamble.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond a financial injection, the $2 billion funding package served as a vote of confidence in a technology that many still treat as an unproven, long-term gamble.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Nearly a year later, it has become clear just how big a gamble it was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

That promise feels appealing but is a huge gamble.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"I knew that goat would be a little gold mine. You're a little cooler though. Of course, I'm not going. He shakes his head. "Never gamble at cards.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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