gamble on
Example Sentences
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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
Now Amazon is exploring bringing the show back — reportedly with Donald Trump Jr. — taking a gamble on the appeal of the Trump name as the era of reality TV fades away.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
At the same time, retailers are increasingly reluctant to gamble on products that aren’t tied to a well-known story or franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his risky US gamble on Argentina's currency has paid off.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
When the Depression started, he was newly married and had just bought his big car, moved to Queens, and made his great gamble on the writing-paper business.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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