risk-taking
noun
: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
Starting a business always involves some risk-taking.
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The pandemic might have had a similar effect on risk-taking overall, says Wulff, the research scientist.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead of presenting a flawless narrative, students should highlight moments of genuine curiosity, ethical decision-making, and intellectual risk-taking.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This early experience taught him the importance of hard work, risk-taking, and resilience.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This move will ensure that the festival continues its work of risk-taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead of presenting a flawless narrative, students should highlight moments of genuine curiosity, ethical decision-making, and intellectual risk-taking.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This early experience taught him the importance of hard work, risk-taking, and resilience.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This move will ensure that the festival continues its work of risk-taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for risk-taking
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“Risk-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taking. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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