Russian roulette
Example Sentences
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The best that the rest of us can do, like unwilling participants in a game of Russian roulette, is shut our eyes and hope.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
“We can’t play Russian roulette with the destiny of millions of people,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
"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
That creates what Mr Willison describes as an "immunological Russian roulette", triggering an "acute neurological tsunami" that surges through the peripheral nervous system.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
No one ever liked being sent back to the agency, of course, entering into the Russian roulette of a brand-new home.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
