as in to risk
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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Dolezal's remarks also follow criticism from voting rights advocates and Democratic activists who argue that reopening scrutiny around the New Georgia Project risks reinforcing distrust among Black voters and civic action groups.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
20 May 2026 -
In Nvidia specifically, two large short-put trades were executed just above the current price, risking over $75m yesterday, signaling that institutional investors may view the $220-225 area as a post-earnings support zone.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Gamble (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28on%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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