high-risk
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The judge ordered her to be housed in a group home for high-risk male teens and young adults.
Releford later moved to Los Angeles, where, as a podiatric surgeon specializing in amputation prevention and limb preservation in high-risk populations, he saw firsthand how diet shapes long-term outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times
Credit to Wardley for selecting a high-risk opponent for his first defence.
From BBC
The analyst cited market aversion to high-risk ventures and projected Vertical Aerospace needs to raise funds, using $200 million annually.
From Barron's
Earlier in February, a cross-party group of MPs said tighter restrictions were needed immediately on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid BBLs.
From BBC
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