take no chances
Example Sentences
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Raphaelle, a 37-year-old French tourist spending her days in the lobby of the Marriott with her family, said she would take no chances.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Although English law did not exclude women from inheriting the throne, Henry wanted to take no chances with the succession following his death and desired a son whose rule would go unchallenged.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
“His theory was controlled offense, take no chances, and teams knew it. Sure I was frustrated.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2022
Daniels’ injury was not believed to be serious, but it did cause him enough discomfort that the Bulldogs decided to take no chances against the Blazers, who were a 25 1/2-point underdog.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2021
I decided I waren’t gonna take no chances by running Jingle Boy too hard.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
