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leap in the dark



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He added: "Until we know and understand the impact on them we shouldn't be taking what I see as a leap in the dark."

From BBC Jun. 30, 2025

The prospect of Draghi switching roles was "a leap in the dark" they were not prepared to take.

From Reuters Feb. 2, 2022

At the moment, it is a leap in the dark.

From Washington Post Dec. 16, 2021

Foreign policy would also be a leap in the dark.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2016

"You discussed the matter as if you believed it," said I; making a leap in the dark and blundering badly.

From By Right of Sword by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)




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