Example Sentences

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Borinsky invites guesses; the problem is that we might not care enough for any of the people or ideas onstage to bother hazarding them.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Ryan Sawyer Mays, who had been charged with arson and the willful hazarding of a ship, let out a deep breath, put both hands on the defense table, broke into sobs and began hugging supporters.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2022

In August, Seaman Apprentice Ryan Mays was charged with aggravated arson and the willful hazarding of a vessel.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021

The then commander of the USS John S McCain faces charges of dereliction of duty, hazarding a vessel and negligent homicide, the statement added.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2018

I feared early instilled prejudice: I wanted to have you safe before hazarding confidences.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë