take no chances
Example Sentences
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Raphaelle, a 37-year-old French tourist spending her days in the lobby of the Marriott with her family, said she would take no chances.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The score was 10-2 when Roberts finally turned to his bullpen in the eighth, trying to take no chances by summoning top left-hander Alex Vesia.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
Although English law did not exclude women from inheriting the throne, Henry wanted to take no chances with the succession following his death and desired a son whose rule would go unchallenged.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
“His theory was controlled offense, take no chances, and teams knew it. Sure I was frustrated.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2022
Me and Mr. Ray probably could’ve carried it by ourselves, but it happened to be the windiest day of the year and Mr. Ray didn’t want to take no chances.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
