How to Use play it safe in a Sentence

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• The highest-level estimator reasons about risk and figures out when to move fast and when to play it safe.
  — Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
• However, Bumble is a high-quality alternative, especially for women who want to play it safe in the dating jungle.
  — PCMAG, 6 May 2024
• Well, newsflash: while major labels continue to play it safe, stacking their decks with tried and true formulas, the digital domain has democratized the music industry.
  — Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
• The Chiefs play it safe with a field goal to bring the score to 38-35 with just seconds left in the game.
  — Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2023
• Most of the articles out there are about what not to do, and how to play it safe.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022
• Half the golfers play it safe, while the others risk playing over the pines and water.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2022
• To play it safe or take a chance -- that's the question the universe is asking you.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2023
• Red wine and coffee drinkers may want to find a darker shade to play it safe.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
• Think of it as a dinner with the in-laws–play it safe (and avoid it if possible).
  — Ginny Hogan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• To start the second quarter, Tara VanDerveer didn’t play it safe.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024
• However, Ohioans now have the option to play it safe or go big, knowing Barstool will aid them in the event of a loss.
  — cleveland, 7 Jan. 2023
• Word to the wise: these high-rise shorts run small and feature a non-stretch fabric, so play it safe by sizing up.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023
• The couple acknowledged that Hogsett tends to play it safe and doesn’t grab many headlines.
  — Indystar Staff, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2023
• The couple acknowledged that Hogsett tends to play it safe and doesn’t grab many headlines.
  — Indystar Staff, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2023
• Barnes stayed put though, unsure if the ball was going to bounce off the wall and electing to play it safe with only one out.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2022
• People play it safe, looking for ways not to lose instead of playing to win.
  — Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• Coach Kelvin Sampson could play it safe this weekend and give Sasser some more rest.
  — Dave Campbell, ajc, 15 Mar. 2023
• With a gold medal in their back pockets, Shuster didn’t play it safe or get down on himself when things didn’t go well.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2022
• Attending an event like Paris Fashion Week is not the time for celebrities to play it safe with their outfits.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2022
• Reading the details of the case, Siddhant remembered again why Dalits tend to play it safe.
  — Sonia Paul, Wired, 1 Mar. 2022
• The Dallas Cowboys are also expected to play it safe with Dak Prescott.
  — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2022
• To play it safe, put money aside and try to diversify your income.
  — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 July 2022
• Where some would take that as an excuse to play it safe, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker see it as clearance to do the opposite.
  — Charles Bramesco, Chron, 9 Feb. 2023
• Tiff managed to convince Evvie and Liana to play it safe in case Xander had an immunity idol and put their votes on Voce.
  — Joseph Longo, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2021
• But last night’s decision by the CMAs to play it safe felt like a missed opportunity.
  — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2021
• And if it's held anything spoiled, too hard to hand-wash or likely to contain harmful bacteria, play it safe and throw it out.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
• Though Garcia pulled a bogey out with a wonderful backspin-heavy approach and solid putt, Burmester could play it safe and two-putt for a par and the win.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
• As always, play it safe and check the event’s website or social media before heading out.
  — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
• The recall election was not even close, but will Gov. Newsom start acting boldly or play it safe until 2022?
  — Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2021
• These groups will continue, presumably, to play it safe.
  — Roger Valdez, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 1 Oct 2024