run the risk of

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Synonyms of run the risk ofnext
: to do something that may result in (something bad)
You run the risk of an accident when you speed.

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And then maybe hold back on two tablespoons because that won't run the risk of messing up your filling at all. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 However, the growing number of patients receiving these treatments still run the risk of passing their disease-causing mutations to their children. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Without high-quality data to support them, these decisions run the risk of becoming mere guesses. John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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“Run the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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