poker

Example Sentences

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Who would you rather play poker against, Mr. Market or Mr. Spock?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Alex was a beautiful and beleaguered soul, born worried, born romantic, difficult and hopeful and apparently a shockingly good poker player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A group of young people sheltered under a thatched hut by the side of the road, absorbed in a game of poker.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

I’m not much good at the poker table, but I believe that’s called a tell.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“Shady won it in last night’s poker game. Want to take it for a spin?”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool