gamble
verb (used without object)
to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
will gamble
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future tenseof gamble.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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We know the evil genius will gamble; we know that humanity will likely lose.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023
Against Inglot and Jamie Murray, France will gamble on Gasquet and Mahut, who have never played Davis Cup doubles together.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 16, 2015
The Angels will gamble on a good streak from one of the streakiest hitters in baseball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2014
He polled prominent professionals, asked: Are there 300 creative artists who will gamble about $1,000 apiece for a magazine they can call their own?
From Time Magazine Archive
“Probably more of a coward. Very well, Jude, kingmaker. We will gamble with you. Put the crown on a head other than Balekin’s and I will help you keep it there.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
