roulette

Example Sentences

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"For governments to allow private entities to essentially play Russian roulette with every human being on earth is, in my view, a total dereliction of duty," said Russell, a prominent voice on AI safety.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

At the time, each Southwest trip was a game of roulette.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

But he says the best part about assigned seating is picking where you sit in advance, instead of playing Southwest-seat roulette on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Iain Jenkins said Eljamel "played Russian roulette" with his spine during the 1999 private operation carried out while he was captain of Dundee United.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

My twenty- three paired chromosomes have linked up and crossed over, spinning their roulette wheel, as my papou puts his hand on my mother’s belly and says, “Lucky two!”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides