risk-taking

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Because your brother’s care is your primary long-term goal, your investments correctly reflect stability, protection against inflation and, as you age, more moderate growth rather than aggressive risk-taking.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In seven decades of boldness and risk-taking, my mother’s single greatest regret is marching for the 1979 revolution in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

New stuff is unimaginable, except by its risk-taking creators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Despite tougher-sounding rules after the 2008-09 global financial crisis, limits on risk-taking remain surprisingly weak.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Despite the anguish of that risk-taking move, I continued to believe I deserved to be treated equally.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals