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But does the same thing apply to the customers who prefer to play it safe, those fixed-income investors?

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They can either play it safe and pick an old favorite, or take a chance on something new.

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Should they play it safe and relocate to a cheaper filming locale, such as New Mexico or Vancouver, to ensure they had the budget to film the pivotal mid-season finale in Las Vegas?

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They may still be able to exhibit important historical discoveries and moments, but will need to play it safe.

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With “Rez Dogs,” it was like, I could try to play it safe right now or I could swing for the fences.

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