risk
verb
to do something that makes it possible for something important or valuable to be destroyed, damaged, or lost
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To take risks
dare
verb
if you dare to do something, you are not afraid to do it, even though it may be dangerous or shocking or may cause trouble for you
gamble
verb
to do something that involves risks but may result in benefits if things happen as you hope they will
throw/cast caution to the wind(s)
to stop being careful and do something that you know has risks
run the risk (of something)
to be in a situation in which something bad could happen
take a risk
to do something although you know that something unpleasant or dangerous could happen
live dangerously
to take risks or choose to do dangerous things
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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