gambled
Example Sentences
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Tammy Wales, a travel agent from Ringgold, Ga., said she gambled on a mystery trip for research purposes: “I’m always looking for the best deals.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
From the messy set of ‘Apocalypse Now’ to the secret edits of ‘Star Wars,’ author Paul Fischer pulls back the curtain on how Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg gambled their friendships to build the modern blockbuster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
That means Disney and ABC either chose to disregard its existence, or gambled – correctly, it turns out – that the public wouldn’t bother to look too deeply into what happened.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Borthwick has gambled once again in selection, making just one change from last week.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“The true value of such objects is their beauty, which can never be gambled away,” she thought, watching the man go.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
