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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This technology could also be powerful in addressing the confidence gap that has held women back for generations, the self-doubt and internalized societal messages women often carry that undervalue their abilities and discourage risk-taking, particularly in public or male-dominated arenas.
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Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
The curriculum is built around 14 principles, including risk-taking, confidence, dedication, goals and wellness.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
If only bigger groups are doing business, diversity, risk-taking will suffer.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
That said, the collections as a whole felt rather safe and commercial, with less creative risk-taking.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
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Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
The curriculum is built around 14 principles, including risk-taking, confidence, dedication, goals and wellness.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
If only bigger groups are doing business, diversity, risk-taking will suffer.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
That said, the collections as a whole felt rather safe and commercial, with less creative risk-taking.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2025.
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