gamble
verb (used without object)
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
has gambled
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present perfectof gamble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“At this point, everyone I know knows someone whose husband has gambled away all their money,” political influencer Emily Amick, 41, whose book club feverishly discussed “Strangers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
But as anyone who has gambled on sports knows, betting on a favorite doesn’t guarantee a victory.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022
Dubai has gambled billions on its elaborate World Expo, hoping to make it a huge tourist attraction and a symbol of the country’s allure.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2021
Levy has gambled that Mourinho is not yesterday's man, but that is not the only risk he has taken in appointing him.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2019
Giving music listeners a central place to trade music files, the company has gambled on its ability to steer the resulting user traffic toward other commercial opportunities.
From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Sam Williams
