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It’s playing with fire, and the common people will not be unscathed.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Reality TV always courts some amount of controversy, but with Taylor Frankie Paul, ‘The Bachelorette’ was desperately playing with fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

“By waiting, we are playing with fire, and the risk is that in a year’s time the RBA will need to hike even harder.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“Hailburton was playing with fire by playing in Games 6 and 7 after being diagnosed with a high-grade calf strain, an injury that is notoriously slow to heal,” Morse wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

“You’re playing with fire, this thing with Jeremy,” he says, coming closer, lowering his head.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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