venture close

Frequency: 4.52.0 per million words

to go near something dangerous

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Examples (10)

  • The explorers were warned not to venture too close to the active volcano.
  • She dared not venture close to the edge of the cliff.
  • The young cub instinctively knew not to venture close to the larger predators.
  • Despite the danger, he decided to venture close to the abandoned building.
  • In the dense fog, sailors must not venture too close to the rocky coastline.
  • He had often dreamed of venturing close to the forbidden ruins.
  • The security guards prevented anyone from venturing close to the restricted area.
  • As the storm intensified, we were advised not to venture close to the shore.
  • Only the most experienced climbers would venture close to that treacherous peak.
  • The reporter was criticized for venturing too close to the war zone.