dare

Example Sentences

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“Unlike last time, mortgage rates have eased down to current levels in a much more gradual and—dare we say—sustainable way,” he wrote.

From Barron's

Shatner played the daring Captain James T. Kirk in 1960s sci-fi adventure franchise "Star Trek," which follows the crew of a spaceship as it spreads liberal humanitarian ideals through the galaxy.

From Barron's

Olsen: One of the things I really appreciate about the movie is the way that it sort of dares to be enigmatic.

From Los Angeles Times

“A dare? Your audition for drama club? If so, I heartily recommend you for whatever part you’re trying out for, because you really had me convinced—you had me running through the library.”

From Literature

They went as slow and as close as they dared, past Turtle Beach and round the point of Frigate Bird Cliffs.

From Literature