Example Sentences

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And mom and pop investors should know the risks in buying SpaceX shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But an Iran deal, which normalizes energy flows, steadies oil markets, and possibly removes one of the market’s key risks into the summer months, feels strong enough to entice bullish belief once again.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth said Turnbull's death was a reminder of the "risks police officers face every single day".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Larger head size could significantly increase mortality risks during delivery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

I expected them to be shocked that, once upon a time on Wall Street, the CEOs had only the vaguest idea of the complicated risks their bond traders were running.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis