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 -
In the days following Josh's conviction, news broke that Wissmann was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.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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The long road to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease will get even longer as Alzheimer’s grants are threatened.—
Ari Geller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have expanded massively, often with the encouragement of the Israeli government, threatening the chances of creating a contiguous Palestinian state in the region.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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