poker

Example Sentences

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People who cling to their initial belief in poker get into serious trouble.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

His name still appears on a plaque in Brand’s office honoring the winners of what has become an annual poker tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She’s appeared in Maxim and cleaned up in poker tournaments when that was a thing.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Everyone says I've got a bit of a poker face - so they never know how I'm feeling and stuff.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“We ought to rehearse tonight. Come here, Amy, and do the fainting scene, for you are as stiff as a poker in that.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott