roulette

Example Sentences

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“A daily game of Russian roulette”: As a record number of people die on America’s streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive in San Diego.

From New York Times

“I knew it was like Russian roulette,” he said of the competition.

From New York Times

“If a solution is not reached before June, policymakers may be playing daily Russian roulette with the full faith and credit of the United States, risking financial disaster for their constituents and the country.”

From New York Times

A roulette wheel is just as likely to land on a number beginning with 2 as with 1.

From Scientific American

I played travel roulette a majority of my trip, scoring last-minute deals on HotelTonight and often making decisions on where I go based on price.

From Washington Post