gamble on
Example Sentences
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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
Celtic thought they could take a gamble on Nancy because they couldn't imagine a world where any other side could rival their hold over the league title, their bread and butter.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 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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