risk-taking
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- non-risk-taking adjective
- risk-taker noun
Example Sentences
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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
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
New stuff is unimaginable, except by its risk-taking creators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
The trial sparked interest and debate, not just in Austria but in mountain climbing communities far beyond its borders, raising questions about when personal judgement and risk-taking become a matter of criminal liability.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
But, as Forbes magazine has stated, “America’s culture, which fosters entrepreneurship and risk-taking, is the key ingredient that allows it to be one of the most innovative nations on earth.”
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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