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
Alby had made it clear they could take no chances: they’d make the Homestead their fortress, and must do whatever it took to defend it.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
