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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Now, our risk-taking has to be rational, but everything is a risk.
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Five Indiana artists recognized for their creative risk-taking are being honored with grants from the Indy Arts Council.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
He’s blazed a singular, wild trail in his long career, and his recordings and live shows are known for their intelligent risk-taking.
—Bret Saunders, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
This focuses on developing risk-taking intuition, as well as teaching the underlying theory.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Five Indiana artists recognized for their creative risk-taking are being honored with grants from the Indy Arts Council.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
He’s blazed a singular, wild trail in his long career, and his recordings and live shows are known for their intelligent risk-taking.
—Bret Saunders, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
This focuses on developing risk-taking intuition, as well as teaching the underlying theory.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Risk-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taking. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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