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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
The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The lawyers who signed the Declaration of Independence risked their careers and lives for legal principles.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
While trying to clarify the results of the report to reporters, Ballard also referenced the strength of the state’s case against Tyler Robinson – statements the judge on Friday found risked prejudicing the jury pool.
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Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the past, attempts to unwrap and open the scrolls risked damaging and destroying them.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Dakar risked defaulting after the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed debt by the previous leadership.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
By including him in trade talks, which became public knowledge, the Celtics risked creating an issue with one of their franchise pillars.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
His father also lived a love story as he was saved by a woman who risked her life to do it and later married her daughter.
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Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Tanizaki’s critique was, in part, a call for cultural preservation; aesthetic values with long histories risked falling by the wayside during a period of militarized globalization.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The lawyers who signed the Declaration of Independence risked their careers and lives for legal principles.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
While trying to clarify the results of the report to reporters, Ballard also referenced the strength of the state’s case against Tyler Robinson – statements the judge on Friday found risked prejudicing the jury pool.
—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the past, attempts to unwrap and open the scrolls risked damaging and destroying them.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Dakar risked defaulting after the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed debt by the previous leadership.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
By including him in trade talks, which became public knowledge, the Celtics risked creating an issue with one of their franchise pillars.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
His father also lived a love story as he was saved by a woman who risked her life to do it and later married her daughter.
—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Tanizaki’s critique was, in part, a call for cultural preservation; aesthetic values with long histories risked falling by the wayside during a period of militarized globalization.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risked
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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson ventured into deep-blue DeKalb County on Friday for his first campaign event of the general election as the billionaire healthcare executive seeks to widen his audience ahead of November.
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In an underwhelming first half, this was mostly heard whenever Mexico ventured into the attacking half of the pitch.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles.
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Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
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In September 2025, Kiara Jenkins was preparing to leave for a trip to Atlanta with friends when Eddie Jenkins showed up at her home dressed all in black with his hood up and confronted her about the trip, prosecutors said.
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And while rain threatened, fans never got a break from the heat.
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Keeping the rescue open has been a challenge Even as wounds from the COVID era began to heal, Gordon said tariffs threatened any progress the rescue was able to make.
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The French Market Food lovers will be tempted by the French specialty foods showcased at booths on Madison Avenue, with most vendors representing local businesses.
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While you might be tempted to initially dismiss higher bills as due to hot weather, a persistent increase often signals that maintenance is overdue.
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The governor faced mass backlash from activists across the country for his office's statement.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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“Risked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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