as in to endanger
to place in danger
you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up
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Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025 -
Shannon Nicole Womack, 39, has been charged with crimes including forgery, identity theft, procurement fraud, unlawful use of a computer, theft by unlawful taking, and endangering the welfare of care, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Don't squeeze the tick between your fingers; that risks the ticks' germs spreading to your skin.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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McIlroy's broader message was clear that the PGA Tour must evolve or risk losing relevance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Only the federal government could afford that, and earlier this year President Donald Trump threatened to shut down FEMA and make the states responsible for disaster relief.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Trump earlier had threatened a 30% tariff on most EU imports, starting Aug. 1.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The rescue highlights the importance of carrying a satellite emergency device or a phone equipped with off-grid SOS functionality when adventuring solo in the backcountry.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
18 July 2025
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To adventure outside the park, take a half- or full-day Yosemite E-Biking tour on fat tires in Mariposa County’s foothills or explore Exchequer Mountain Bike Park’s 700 bike-only acres at Lake McClure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Gamble (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamble%20%28with%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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