risking
- present participle of risk.
Example Sentences
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For Southern California, it would mean a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Geotechnical surveys found the granite’s structural integrity “entirely spent,” risking catastrophic rockfalls if sculpted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
We will hold without a stop initially, thus risking the entire call premium.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Definitely not worth risking another strike on my record.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
