Example sentences of "[vb infin] to take the risk " in BNC.

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1 The use of such tests is a controversial issue , with on the one hand , anti-abortion lobbies arguing that life begins at conception and that therefore all abortion is wrong , through to womens ' groups who believe that such tests should be available to all pregnant women of all ages , so that those who do not wish to take the risk of giving birth to a mentally handicapped child may take the appropriate actions to prevent it .
2 But when Fleury came back at last and told him how they were faring in the Residency , Harry knew he would have to take the risk .
3 You will have to take the risk if you want to keep this man .
4 We regularly go over the speed limit just to get to these places on time , and we ca n't afford to take the risk .
5 An elderly woman does not want to take the risk , hastily glances at the sharp blades of the door , retreats back to behind the faded white line and waits for the next train .
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