run the risk of

run the risk of
run the risk of
: to do something that may result in (something bad or unpleasant happening)

You run the risk of being misunderstood if you don't explain your purpose carefully.

That strategy runs the risk of undermining their authority.

It's a dangerous policy that runs the risk of failure/failing.

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Main Entry:risk

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