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Risk

/rɪsk/
The possibility that something unpleasant or undesirable may happen.

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Examples:

Let me entreat you to run no risks.

Biscarrat alone risked a last attempt.

'I don't mind risking that.'

Etymology:

etymology
From the early 17th century via French "risque" or Italian "rischio" from Greek "rhiza," meaning cliff or rock, suggesting potential danger.

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