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gambling (on)

verb

Definition of gambling (on)

present participle of gamble (on)

as in risking

to take a chance on a movie studio willing to gamble on a new actress for its summer blockbuster

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The lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The bedspread gives you all of the fluffy loft without risking overheating, thanks to its breathable down-alternative fill and box-stitch design that keeps it evenly distributed.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

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gambling (with)

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