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risk-taking

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[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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Despite strong earnings, concerns include speculative risk-taking, potential Fed rate hikes, rising inflation, and long-term AI profit uncertainty.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Cindy Rose is trying to pivot WPP toward an AI-driven future while cutting costs, ending internal rivalries and destigmatizing risk-taking failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

With less pressure to meet quarterly targets, companies could focus more on the investment, innovation and prudent risk-taking that help drive long-term growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite the anguish of that risk-taking move, I continued to believe I deserved to be treated equally.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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