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adventured

verb

past tense of adventure

as in endangered

to place in danger adventured all his savings in a very risky investment scheme

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to take a chance on if I had to adventure a guess, I'd say she's about 35

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Recent Examples of adventured Grandparents, parents, and kids have adventured on the coast for decades. — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025 The mission is designed as a second test flight for Orion, which has adventured beyond Earth orbit before — but never with a crew onboard. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026 When adventured correctly, London will not disappoint. — Rachel Shoemaker, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 Senior Harper Hargrove practiced alliteration against the backdrop of Jupiter as students adventured through space. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025

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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles.

— Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026

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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The lawyers who signed the Declaration of Independence risked their careers and lives for legal principles.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of risked

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And while rain threatened, fans never got a break from the heat.

— Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Keeping the rescue open has been a challenge Even as wounds from the COVID era began to heal, Gordon said tariffs threatened any progress the rescue was able to make.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Definition of threatened

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Founded in 1951 as Campus Crusade for Christ, Cru has traditionally focused on evangelism and discipleship among college students and other young people, but in recent years has ventured into video games and, now, virtual reality.

— Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026
This is The Human League’s first full-fledged American tour since 2011; Moyet played only a handful of shows around the country last year and in 2017; and Soft Cell rarely ventured outside the UK before the 2025 death of member David Ball.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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