playing with fire
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers had been playing with fire all night, but they couldn’t regain momentum after Scott’s struggles, losing to the Phillies 4-3 to set up a Sunday series rubber match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
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
She urged parents to speak to their children and warn them of the dangers of playing with fire.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
And he was getting better at playing with fire now, too, as fascinated as a boy with a puppy.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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