as in risked
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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risked
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This n—a came home talkin’ about, ‘These n—s snitched,’ when everybody risked their life and freedom for you, boy.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The Western States Petroleum Association has been warning California lawmakers since last year that dwindling Central Valley oil production risked shuttering pipelines such as the San Pablo Bay conduit.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gambled (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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