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[risk] / rɪsk /




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Laura Doel from Trade Union Congress Cymru, said: "Our research shows that stress is the number one risk at work, higher than traditional dangers like exposure to chemicals, working at height and unsafe machinery."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

The company is conducting “a comprehensive review of the observed safety events,” said the spokesman, who described the fatal immune response as a known safety risk in CAR-T therapies.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"Underground excavations have compromised ground stability, placing substations, transformers, pylons and transmission towers at risk," City Power spokesman Isaac Mangena said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

That exposes investors to “open-ended” wildfire risk, and there’s no support currently to revisit that “critical deficiency,” the BMO analysts said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

And, oh, how stupid to risk a job that, however much she resented it, was as good as she could hope for.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

But the event was privately run with no government financial support, and organisers decided that, as race fees went up, the risks that the event would not turn a profit were becoming too high.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Despite the risks that escalating the trade war poses to Canada, which is heavily dependent on exports to its southern neighbor, Carney can boast of broad support.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

It’s a welcome sign that the World Bank has finally announced it will retire its climate spending goals, but with its main climate action plan still firmly in place, the shift risks being superficial.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Due to the risks associated with the pregnancy, the hospital put together a large team to help make sure everything went well, Passi said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

“Thank you for this, and for the risks you’re taking. Sorry if it puts you in any danger. Is helping us on the inside like this part of your special orders, or whatever?”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

The people who risked being called bigots to tell me I wasn’t good enough yet changed it even more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Drinks industry lobbyists had previously warned that the time taken to appoint Wales' operator had risked delaying the launch of the scheme.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The ICC expressed concern over those withdrawals, asserting that such countries risked undermining the collective pursuit of justice.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 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

Clearly, the situation had to be nipped in the bud, for any change in the day’s schedule risked throwing off the careful precision of the plan Penelope and Simon had devised.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Central Command, risking a return to all-out conflict in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's world governing body the UCI "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

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

"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

“Yes, of course. For risking your life to stop that Nazi assassin. It was a very noble thing to do.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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