In between, it can easily be lost (3)

I believe the answer is:

bet

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(Other definitions for bet that I've seen before include "Speculation" , "Wager, or the sum waged" , "Money risked on a gamble" , "'Stake, wager (3)'" , "Wager, back" .)

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