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In danger, as a witch's life was, when there (2,5)

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at stake

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(Other definitions for at stake that I've seen before include "In danger; at issue" , "Being risked or bet on" , "Being risked, depending on outcome of event" , "Being risked, like money with bookie" , "To be won or lost" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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