risk-taking
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- non-risk-taking adjective
- risk-taker noun
Example Sentences
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She plunged into Rothschild life, telling an interviewer she identified with their risk-taking and stretching limits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
They have risen 16% this year through Tuesday, though that has occurred amid geopolitical conflicts that have depressed risk-taking across asset classes worldwide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"Our new 120,000-square-foot building on the Bowery signals our redoubled commitment to new art and new ideas, and to the museum as an ever-evolving site for risk-taking, collaboration and experimentation," she said.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Because your brother’s care is your primary long-term goal, your investments correctly reflect stability, protection against inflation and, as you age, more moderate growth rather than aggressive risk-taking.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 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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