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Her plan is too risky.
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At a time when the team needs stability, keeping him as first-choice goalkeeper feels a less risky option than going into the market.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Colbert was an odd choice, and a risky one.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Most high-yield monthly dividend payers fall into that riskier category.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Without regular testing and surveys, no one can be sure if the drug supply has become more potent, or if people are using it in riskier ways, Arnaiz said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Colbert was an odd choice, and a risky one.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Most high-yield monthly dividend payers fall into that riskier category.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Without regular testing and surveys, no one can be sure if the drug supply has become more potent, or if people are using it in riskier ways, Arnaiz said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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“Risky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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