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merriam webster
to gamble away
para jugar lejos
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to, gamble, away.
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gamble verb

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gambled, has gambled, is gambling, gambles
apostar, jugar; arriesgarse, jugársela
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Some people gamble at horse races; others just like to watch.

Example sentences of
gamble verb

  • •He's been drinking and gambling heavily.
  • •He would often gamble hundreds of dollars on a hand of poker.
  • •The mayor is gambling with the city's future.
  • •many people lost their money gambling in the stock market
  • •The mayor is gambling that the new policies will help rather than hurt the city.
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Synonyms of
gamble verb

bet, risk, wager

away adverb

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de aquí; de distancia

Example sentences of
away adverb

  • •She hopes to get away early.
  • •The family next door moved away.
  • •We rowed away from the shore.
  • •Roll up the rug and carry it away.
  • •He pulled his arm away from the hot stove.
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  • •You should keep away from the dog. It could be dangerous.
  • •She turned her face away.
  • •The will was locked away in the safe.
  • •She stowed the luggage away in the overhead compartment.
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