Example Sentences

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Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

So if the Knicks win, sportsbooks will lose because bettors have been risking a lot of money on them all season long, creating a liability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Frontline workers are risking everything, while attacks on health facilities make tracking cases and their contacts nearly impossible."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“If I say what I think, I’d cause harm to Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of an icon,” former Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said to local media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

So instead of risking her life and making major money as a mercenary, she slowed heartbeats, eased breathing, relaxed muscles.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo