take a risk
idiom
: to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc.
Every time you invest money, you're taking a risk.
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The past five years have been marked by bold, vibrant hues that encourage homeowners to personalize their space—one that reflects their style and offers a chance to take a risk.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Chewy isn’t motivated enough to take a risk as big as an acquisition of Petco.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Gemini moon encourages you to take a risk and pitch what’s on your mind.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert is practically out of time to ensure a trade with less than two weeks until the deadline, and now his future sits in the hands of contenders looking to take a risk on the once-promising star.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Chewy isn’t motivated enough to take a risk as big as an acquisition of Petco.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Gemini moon encourages you to take a risk and pitch what’s on your mind.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert is practically out of time to ensure a trade with less than two weeks until the deadline, and now his future sits in the hands of contenders looking to take a risk on the once-promising star.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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“Take a risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20risk. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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