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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
Even more frightening is a judge apologizing to an assassin who risked the lives of 2,000 people while attempting to assassinate the president and his cabinet.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
To slow down in such situations could have risked the lives of others, the attorney said.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Any ship that docked in the city’s harbor risked losing its crew.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
But the mother and another young child were saved by the three individuals who risked their lives.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
Based on the substance of the filing, that risked wasting future court resources, Kaplan determined.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
With No 1 Alisson unlikely to be risked after a month out with a hamstring injury and deputy Giorgi Mamardashvili sidelined due to a wound in his leg, Woodman is set to start after making his Liverpool league debut as a substitute in Sunday’s victory over Everton.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Some Russians this week risked their freedom by petitioning authorities to lift restrictions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
To slow down in such situations could have risked the lives of others, the attorney said.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Any ship that docked in the city’s harbor risked losing its crew.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
But the mother and another young child were saved by the three individuals who risked their lives.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
Based on the substance of the filing, that risked wasting future court resources, Kaplan determined.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
With No 1 Alisson unlikely to be risked after a month out with a hamstring injury and deputy Giorgi Mamardashvili sidelined due to a wound in his leg, Woodman is set to start after making his Liverpool league debut as a substitute in Sunday’s victory over Everton.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Some Russians this week risked their freedom by petitioning authorities to lift restrictions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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The Fed began purchasing mortgages during the Great Recession and even ventured into corporate bond purchases during the pandemic.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Andy and Sandra Nash ventured out during their camping trip to Dos Picos County Park to sample a few wines at the April 18 Cheers to the Valley at Begent Ranch in Ramona.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Unlike Timber rattlesnakes, which are listed as endangered, copperheads are not given the same status.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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However, the western stock of the species remains endangered.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The driver initially stopped but drove away before officers arrived, and later denied involvement when confronted by a family member who followed the vehicle.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Lehman testified at trial the couple was staying at a nearby hotel – which McIntyre paid for – when the other man confronted them.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Trump’s allies on the political right, here and abroad, have profited from the story of gold as a safe haven in a world threatened by currency-printing globalists.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Seals finished with a 52-42 edge in shots, held Toronto to 0-for-5 on the power play and were never seriously threatened after blowing the game open with a four-goal third quarter.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But a remarkable number of Americans are tempted by that departure terminal barstool as well, regardless of what the clocks say.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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We now are faced with missing holidays with them to comply with their demands.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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In Chris Robinson’s eight years as Lake Highland Prep’s girls lacrosse head coach the Highlanders have faced American Heritage of Delray Beach every year in the final four, with most of those games coming down to the last minute.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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