11.   Cigarette companies have long maintained that people who smoke voluntarily assume the risks of smoking-related health problems.

12.   Clinton was initially reluctant to assume the risks of foreign policy leadership.

13.   Factors buy accounts receivable from other companies at a discount and assume the risk of collecting on them.

14.   Factors buy accounts receivables from suppliers and assume the risks for collecting the payment.

15.   Few potential slate members would agreed to assume that risk.

16.   Food makers are growing tired of assuming the risks of genetically modified crops without being able to offer any direct benefits to their customers, he said.

17.   Further, the letter said the utilities had agreed to assume some risk in championing deregulation, and profits were not guaranteed.

18.   He admitted that he was anxious to break away from his parents financially and assume more risk.

19.   I assumed the risk in going there.

20.   If it means winning a championship, Bulls management is willing to take the flak and assume the risks.