gamble
verb (used without object)
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
are gambling
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present progressiveof gamble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They are gambling billions of dollars of investors’ money on the notion that AI isn’t only socially transformative, but is a viable, profitable business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"As people who identify openly as Jews and want to show our identities, you feel like you are gambling with your children's safety," he said.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
And there could be some tax benefits to using prediction markets over traditional sportsbooks, although tax and legal experts are still debating whether sports-related event contracts on prediction sites count as are gambling or investments.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig declined to answer when asked whether sports event contracts are gambling, instead deferring to the courts.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
It is a wild spectacle; groups of Indians are gambling, there are several horse races, and everywhere there is feasting.
From Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
