at the risk of

phrase

: despite the possibility of
At the risk of sounding rude, can I ask your age?

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Anson Funds, which has been one of the five largest independent shareholders in Lionsgate since 2024, believes the company needs to take a more aggressive stance at the risk of becoming obsolete. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Plus, at the risk of sounding cliche, our culture is our weapon. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 My approach is often to be as direct as possible with mentees, even at the risk of disillusionment. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 None of the four key starters at the risk of yellow-card suspension — Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson — made an appearance. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the risk of

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at the risk of was in 1728

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“At the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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