poker
Example Sentences
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The City Council lifted Chicago’s ban on video-gambling terminals—slot and poker machines commonly installed in bars and restaurants that create more competition for gamblers in the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“From what I heard, he had a poker face during the demo,” said Dorman, now the co-founder and CEO of AI-device startup Era.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
"They're good poker players, but they're dying," he was quoted as saying.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
As his star rose in legal circles, so did his interest in poker, and he went from casual games around the office to traveling the globe for matches with millions of dollars on the line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He put the poker back and got the cushion out of Mother’s chair and gave it to Ben, and he hunkered down in front of the fireplace and got quiet.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
