risk
noun
exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance.
was risking
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past progressiveof risk.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He knew that in signing, he was risking his life and the lives of his family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Did they know she was risking her life agitating for civil rights a few miles away?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., remarked in another exchange that Durham was risking damage to his reputation.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2023
Ms Daniels told the CBS show she was risking a million-dollar fine by speaking on national television, but "it was very important to me to be able to defend myself".
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2023
Suddenly understanding what he was risking, he felt deeply shaken.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
