as in risks
to take a chance on
a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster
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By saying ‘everyone can have a taste of Givenchy’ — luring in consumers who might buy one bag every five years — the brand risks alienating its most important elite clientele.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
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Cutting them to cushion the economy risks pushing prices higher.—
Arkansas Online,
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23 May 2026
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“Gambles (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambles%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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