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as in ventured
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 endangered
to place in danger
we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme
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Recent Examples of risked
Together, these laureates represent a powerful lineage of women who have risked personal freedom to advance civil liberties and promote democratic reform worldwide.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
To many climate advocates, focusing too much on measures to prepare society for the physical costs of climate change risked distracting from efforts to cut emissions.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Lawrence added overlooking war and strife in a far-off land risked the same happening at home.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
If passed, employers risked fines for violating wage requirements.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
In Prague, their search intersects with the tale of František Suchý, who, with his son, risked their lives to preserve the ashes of 2,000 victims.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same meeting, Britain’s foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, also warned that Russia’s incursions into NATO territory risked triggering an armed conflict.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
To many climate advocates, focusing too much on measures to prepare society for the physical costs of climate change risked distracting from efforts to cut emissions.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Rather than enhancing diplomacy, the operation risked derailing talks and escalating conflict.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Lawrence added overlooking war and strife in a far-off land risked the same happening at home.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
If passed, employers risked fines for violating wage requirements.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
In Prague, their search intersects with the tale of František Suchý, who, with his son, risked their lives to preserve the ashes of 2,000 victims.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same meeting, Britain’s foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, also warned that Russia’s incursions into NATO territory risked triggering an armed conflict.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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To that end, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and other luxury labels have ventured into hospitality and brands are tying into experiences in different ways such as Moncler’s Grenoble fashion show earlier this year.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is not the first time MrBeast has ventured outside of social media.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Global warming pushes Arctic seals closer to extinction The IUCN update shows that the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) has declined from vulnerable to endangered, and the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) and harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) have moved from least-concern to near-threatened.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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In June, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles were released into the waters off Cape Cod, including three green sea turtles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some may be tempted to quote Warren Buffett as a counterpoint, who was famously skeptical on the utility of gold.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Like some of the other band members, he was tempted to follow.—
Ivan Kashinsky,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dyche led Burnley to a seventh-place finish in the Premier League and recently steadied the ship at Everton at a time when they were threatened by relegation.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Duffy has also threatened to pull another $160 million from California because of the state’s process to issue commercial driver’s licenses.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tole was parked in the hotel's loading dock when Sanchez confronted him, according to court documents.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Maria Greeley, 44, said she was confronted earlier this month by three federal agents outside her workplace, the Beach Bar on Ohio Street, according to The Chicago Tribune.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Since Mahomes became the organization’s starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have faced fourth down with at least three yards to go from inside the 10-yard line some 25 times in the first halves of their games.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite their magical abilities, Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger faced the same problems as regular pre-teens and teens navigating life in boarding school.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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