game of chance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of game of chance
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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E-tabs descend from traditional paper pull-tabs, a game of chance where strips hide symbols.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
“There is no game of chance here; the system is designed to flag these data gaps and shift the burden of proof onto the taxpayer,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026
And for many British parents raising a child can feel like a game of chance.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
"That largely explains the success of these machines," said Bottos, who describes them as "somewhere between a vending machine, a game of chance and a game of skill".
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
I rolled the stone in my hand like a die in a game of chance.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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