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
A quick review of some of the best managers of this era will show that when World Series is on the line you take no chances and make changes very quickly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2018
Francie and Johnny would get by somehow, but she would take no chances with the boy.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
