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risk-taking

American  
[risk-tayk-ing] / ˈrɪskˌteɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of engaging in actions that involve risk.


adjective

  1. characterized by taking risks.

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Businesses championed new technologies in a bout of risk-taking with few equivalents in a region dominated by older industries and ambivalent about tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Douglas Rintoul, chief executive and artistic director at the New Wolsey, said its success was "a powerful reminder that risk-taking new work is being created in regional theatres".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

While not a perfect indicator, Bitcoin’s current trajectory is again aligning with an environment that favors risk-taking.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Duane wondered if his risk-taking had gone too far.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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