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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

Borthwick has gambled once again in selection, making just one change from last week.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

On several occasions he has gambled with me and shown himself to be a gentleman of considerable acumen.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 7, 1919. by Various