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gamble on



VERB
bet one's bottom dollar
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He believes Horizon’s entry into the market is a calculated gamble on perfect timing.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The White Sox harbored similar concerns, but they were ready to take the gamble on a two-year deal worth $34 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Options and futures now allow people to gamble on the price without actually being involved in the blockchain, which is antithetical to what BTC was intended for.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his risky US gamble on Argentina's currency has paid off.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

It was as if Wall Street had decided to allow everyone to gamble on the punctuality of commercial airlines.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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