as in to endanger
to place in danger
you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up
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While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Listed as endangered since 1967, San Francisco garter snakes are found only on the Peninsula and in northern Santa Cruz County.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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City started their last league phase game in 25th and risked elimination, but came from behind at home to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and climb to 22nd.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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To risk playing a rich man for the first time — so, not your average Italian or what has been defined as such.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Deep divisions over the conflict in the Middle East threatened to tear the campus in two.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Navigate ideas, tips, and first-person adventures.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Explore More East Troy’s farms promise more foodie adventures.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Gamble (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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