high-risk

British  

adjective

1. denoting a group, part, etc, that is particularly subject or exposed to a danger

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Example Sentences

He said the party would prioritise tackling the high-risk maintenance backlog and undertake urgent repairs to promote the safety of both staff and patients, assessing the NHS estate on a case-by-case basis.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The volatility in oil prices has left high-risk traders scrambling to position themselves for fallout from the war, at times with leveraged exchange-traded funds linked to energy stocks, like those offered by Direxion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“This tragedy underscores the responsibility employers have to anticipate hazards and take meaningful steps to protect workers, especially in high-risk operations involving explosive materials,” Cal/OSHA spokeswoman Denisse Gomez said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Those at intermediate risk are advised to lower levels below 70 mg/dL, while high-risk individuals should aim for less than 55 mg/dL.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

“That’s the thing about the cell house library,” I say, “it’s a high-risk operation.”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko