Example Sentences

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After a letter from the Football Association warned the government that the country risked losing the World Cup, concessions were made to allow them to take part.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If Charles was spotted eating a bologna sandwich for lunch, you risked teasing if that’s what your mom put in your bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They have repeated calls for calm and said the events have caused significant harm to communities, spread fear and risked innocent lives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He said the pope risked seeing "a completely skewed reality" if he met only with victims assisted by the Repara project of the archdiocese of Madrid.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He risked a sweep of the bank with the flashlight.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins