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
The drone operators seemed eager to take no chances of accidentally hitting the dignitaries, having the buzzing drone set the box down several yards from where Youngkin and Walker stood.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022
He had found it sweet, but he asked her to bring the two anyway; he would take no chances.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
