Russian roulette

Example Sentences

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“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

"It means that you're playing Russian roulette with people's lives."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

"Otherwise, a full vacuum in the central bank leadership would bring the worst period of Lebanon's financial crisis yet. The deputy governors are playing Russian roulette," Boumounsef told Reuters.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023

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