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playing with fire







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

From Slate • May 15, 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

"Simply put, it is not just a bad policy, but a dangerous one, and the city is literally playing with fire by allowing this to happen."

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

“Do the executives understand how much trust and credibility we’ve lost with our audience? We’re playing with fire, for real,” Carlson texted colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

Astragalomancy and all the different lettered dice seemed fun, but she wasn't interested in pyromancy and playing with fire messages.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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