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High-stakes

Definition:

Adjective: Involving serious risks or potentially significant consequences

Senses:

Sense 1:

Used when referring to important or crucial situations, often associated with high risks or high rewards.

Example sentences:

• The high-stakes poker game had all the players on edge.
• She made a high-stakes decision to invest her life savings in the stock market.
• The company's high-stakes negotiations with its competitor determined the future of the industry.
• Winning this high-stakes race will secure his place in racing history.

Sense 2:

Used when describing activities or events with potentially grave consequences.

Example sentences:

• The high-stakes operation required a team of skilled surgeons.
• The high-stakes trial gripped the nation with its potential impact on society.
• She embarked on a high-stakes mission to rescue hostages from the dangerous situation.
• In this high-stakes experiment, any mistake could lead to disastrous outcomes.

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