risk
noun
exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance.
risking
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present participleof risk.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In the developing world, he added, governments are being forced to make the "impossible" choice between cutting support for their poorest citizens or risking their entire development agenda.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
But he was such a gifted athlete at the University of Minnesota that the Vikings decided he was worth risking in the 17th round of the NFL draft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
You’re right that standing up all day is tough, even if you’re not lugging boxes to and from the warehouse or climbing ladders and risking your health to help a customer or to restock shelves.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“He thinks L.A. should be better run and should be more multimodal ... that you should be able to ride your bike or take a walk without risking your life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Dvorah, are you comfortable with him risking his life like that?”
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
