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as in venturing
to take a chance on Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need
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as in endangering
to place in danger we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risking Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years. —
Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials. —Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026 For instance, scaling into a 4-contract position means risking exactly $1,000 to potentially walk away with a matching $1,000 in profit. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 Duncan originally criticized the plan for risking the city’s funding for core services. —Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 According to reports, while no major damage has been confirmed so far, the next 48 hours will be critical as manufacturers inspect cleanrooms, recalibrate sensitive lithography equipment, and assess whether operations can safely resume without risking yield losses or contamination. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Teen boys might think an AI girlfriend solves their immediate problems—no awkward small talk, no rejection, no risking embarrassment. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 Proof is just smart enough without risking making anyone feel dumb. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials. —Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026 For instance, scaling into a 4-contract position means risking exactly $1,000 to potentially walk away with a matching $1,000 in profit. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 Duncan originally criticized the plan for risking the city’s funding for core services. —Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 According to reports, while no major damage has been confirmed so far, the next 48 hours will be critical as manufacturers inspect cleanrooms, recalibrate sensitive lithography equipment, and assess whether operations can safely resume without risking yield losses or contamination. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 Teen boys might think an AI girlfriend solves their immediate problems—no awkward small talk, no rejection, no risking embarrassment. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 Proof is just smart enough without risking making anyone feel dumb. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Zardoya discussed venturing into her solo act with Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) for Rolling Stone‘s Musicians on Musicians cover story.— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
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And as local business owner Leah Macloskie of Leah's Spa notes, the best experiences come from venturing beyond the main streets to discover local restaurants and shops, so don’t be afraid to explore.— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Robinson was charged and pleaded no contest to felony endangering the welfare of children in March 2023.— Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.— Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Through the personal stories of activists and intense courtroom battles, host Brendan Patrick Hughes explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the complexities of confronting injustice, ultimately offering a compelling blueprint for modern activism.— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Per the log line, in House of Stassi, Schroeder is stepping back into the spotlight to redefine her place in pop culture — but staying on top means confronting the ghosts of her past and a chaotic inner circle with a talent for disrupting her life.— Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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In southeast Georgia, the fast-moving Brantley County fire was threatening more homes Wednesday after destroying 47 a day earlier, according to Joey Cason, the county manager.— Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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But if the promise of these sights wasn’t tempting enough, Airbnb has a number of jaw-dropping listings that allow travelers to enjoy the country with a more immersive experience—like the opulent Villa Il Cigno, located directly on the shores of Lake Como.— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
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But Sixx isn’t hazarding a guess as to when the next batch of new material will come along.— Gary Graff, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
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In all, the Ducks outshot the Oilers 20-7, also out-chancing, out-hitting and outscoring them in the process.— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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About two-thirds of Levshunov’s even-strength ice time this season has come alongside Kaiser, and the Blackhawks haven’t been scored on in those minutes, while significantly out-chancing opponents.— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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In conjunction with Central Lakes College and Brainerd Walleye Alliance president Adam Mord, Kempe ran a creel survey on three lakes in the Brainerd area to quantify walleye catch rates by anglers using forward-facing sonar.— Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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The world is facing its biggest energy security threat in history, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, warned today.— Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Risking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/risking. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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