Example Sentences

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They were risking their physical safety by putting themselves on the line for a great purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The UK prime minister and French president said trafficking gangs were risking lives, after 27 people died on Wednesday in the worst-recorded migrant tragedy in the Channel.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2021

Inmates believed they were risking punishment by covering up the vents, but did so anyway.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021

By the final months of 2020, however, many in-person court operations had resumed, including some eviction proceedings, traffic hearings and jury trials, despite complaints that court leaders were risking outbreaks of the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2021

We were risking our skins in this hornet’s nest for some nuts?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan