roll the dice

Example Sentences

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So investors with accounts at any of these five brokerages can roll the dice and try to get SpaceX shares at the IPO price.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Given the IRS’s guidance and admonitions, tax professionals said, most taxpayers didn’t roll the dice on that literal reading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"North Carolina decided to roll the dice and invest a lot of money in its football program," said Greg Barnes, senior reporter at Inside Carolina, a website dedicated to North Carolina University sports.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Those with a college diploma roll the dice more than their peers who lack a degree.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

And now to roll the dice, he thought with another quick glance back at Bronn.,

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin