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are risking

  • present progressive of risk.

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Iranian military officials have claimed to control the waterway and attack vessels from "hostile" nations, but Kpler said some are risking the trip.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

“If you don’t have that you are risking that your enemy can occupy the sky and establish windows of air superiority,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 31, 2025

Many are missing work, and others are risking it because they simply can’t afford to lose pay, providers told The 19th.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2025

Experts warn companies are risking stifling legitimate public debate by overapplying the law.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2025

People supplying the land rushers are getting rich, while the land rushers are risking everything for a chance to claim land.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes