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An act of gambling on the outcome of something, typically with money
“This paved the way for all the swally merchants in the afternoon, some of which also enjoyed a gamble on the horses.”
A risky action undertaken with the hope of success
“I took a gamble on being so public with the information, and it worked.”
The occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause
A risk of loss, harm, or failure
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random
Something uncertain, ambiguous or doubtful
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
To bet or wager money with the hope or expectation of winning more money
“He once said he would rather gamble his money on an antitrust suit then leave it on the table in Las Vegas.”
To take a risk, with the potential of a loss or positive outcome
“Alice, this time concerned more with glory than with gain, protested when William decided to gamble on being nominated for the Edinburgh lectureship.”
To be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
To give or spend money on something, especially for some benefit or purpose
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