Example Sentences

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Banks also tend to retreat from risker lending markets as credit spreads widen.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

However, the shift from consulting to the risker business of software development, and then the impact of South Africa's tough coronavirus lockdowns, resulted in all but Mr Mogotsi and Mr Mashisi leaving the business.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022

They wonder whether their kids really need it and worry that it may be risker than the disease, which is typically much less severe for children — though not always.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

They bought speedboats — it would be a risker journey, but they would be safer to source.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2021

Carrying a baby also carries some risk, so insurance companies see pregnant women as risker — and more expensive — customers when they apply for coverage.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2017