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[risk] / rɪsk /




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What sets the programme apart is its ability to find young people who are at risk of homelessness who are not known to authorities.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

“This vehicle decision is the ultimate risk factor,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of heat-related illness as a heat wave stretches from Tuesday through Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Their results, published in the International Journal of Stroke, showed substantial differences in stroke risk associated with several drugs.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

But they could not risk leaving a trail of papers and documents and paychecks.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Ferrari said people have been taking risks by going into the water, adding: "Many deadly accidents have occurred in areas that are not authorised or supervised for swimming."

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The market for secondhand smartphones is thriving as prices rise, but buying used devices comes with risks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

He sees it as “a period where we have reaped the benefits of the first shift and see up ahead — not very far ahead — the risks of the next stage.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

South Korea's Vice Oceans Minister Nam Jae-hon said the Arctic route was "bound to become an alternative" to Middle Eastern shipping lanes -- as geopolitical risks and technological advances make it increasingly competitive.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

We survived the Holocaust because of the enormous risks Schindler took and the bribes and backroom deals he brokered to keep us, his Jewish workers, safe from the gas chambers of Auschwitz.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

He said he finally received a court letter on 16 July saying he owed £458 and risked having his possessions seized by bailiffs or even ending up in prison if he did not pay.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The levies were set to affect 5% of Canadian exports to the U.S. and risked escalation into a broader trade conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

He said that risked the "deterioration and damage" of an MRI scanner, which cost about £10m.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

He was ultimately the only plausible option for voters worried that Hong’s controversies risked blowing the general election and ended up eking it out by less than half a percentage point.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

Tom found these people cowards and, therefore, more contemptible than the desperadoes who risked their lives to hold up a train.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

So, the important question for investors is whether yields will continue to rise apace, risking a negative reaction from equities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Burnham's position on early releases has shifted since last week, when he said there was "nothing more" he could do without risking the collapse of the prison system.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

From her clothing store on the high street, she has distributed official-looking signage spelling out exactly where to park and for how long without risking a ticket.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"If the entire colony was exposed, this could lead to decreased pollination effectiveness and reduced honey production, risking colony survival and long-term stability."

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

“Walaikum A’Salaam, Professor Sahib, and thank you for risking your life to bring us here,” replied Fadi’s father with a grim smile.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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