Russian roulette
Example Sentences
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The best that the rest of us can do, like unwilling participants in a game of Russian roulette, is shut our eyes and hope.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
“We can’t play Russian roulette with the destiny of millions of people,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
"For governments to allow private entities to essentially play Russian roulette with every human being on earth is, in my view, a total dereliction of duty," said Russell, a prominent voice on AI safety.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Deep sea explorer Victor Vescovo said he had grave misgivings about Titan and that he had told people that diving in the sub was like playing Russian roulette.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
“It’s dangerous, like playing Russian roulette with the volcano,” grumbled Skamania Sheriff Bill Closner.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
