playing with fire
Example Sentences
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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
"We're sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation," said boss Ange Postecoglou.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 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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