at risk

Example Sentences

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It was said people with the condition were "at risk of sudden death at any time" and that was particularly true in times of illness or stress.

From BBC

"Widespread aspirin use in the general population simply isn't supported by the evidence. The future lies in precision prevention -- using molecular markers and individual risk profiles to identify who might benefit most and who is most at risk."

From Science Daily

More Americans are falling behind on debt payments, including on some types of mortgages, putting them at risk of foreclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal

A-CAP was the focus of a June 2024 Barron’s investigation that found the group’s insurers were heavily invested in businesses under their parent company’s control, raising potential conflicts of interest and putting annuity policies potentially at risk.

From Barron's

"Older people, rural communities and low-income groups are at risk of being left out."

From BBC