Example Sentences

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We'll only know if the gamble's paid off when viewing figures come out, but ITV will be hoping audiences won't pie the launch episode later.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024

Markell would not comment on the gamble’s wisdom, despite mounting evidence that miners are now suffering from it.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2018

The gamble's worth it, because if she'll go along with my plan—and I'm pretty sure she will, because I'm pretty sure I would—then we can both get what we deserve.

From Less than Human by Frikki, Aiko