run the risk of
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: to be or do something that may result in (something bad or unpleasant happening)
You run the risk of being misunderstood if you don't explain your purpose carefully.
a dangerous policy that runs the risk of failure
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Significant losses will run the risk of exacerbating the ongoing property insurance crisis in the Golden State, likely pushing the cost of premiums up in vulnerable areas.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Because if not, then the Jazz run the risk of being the Wizards, a franchise with a bunch of young talent, but one that has had a rudderless direction.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The director also runs the risk of arguing so adamantly against bigotry that sensitivity towards those being marginalized is overlooked.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Consumers who went into debt over the holidays run the risk of still carrying those balances when next year’s holiday season comes around.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Because if not, then the Jazz run the risk of being the Wizards, a franchise with a bunch of young talent, but one that has had a rudderless direction.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The director also runs the risk of arguing so adamantly against bigotry that sensitivity towards those being marginalized is overlooked.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Consumers who went into debt over the holidays run the risk of still carrying those balances when next year’s holiday season comes around.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Run the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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