risk
Example Sentences
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“The war has certainly made Iran less, not more, risk averse.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Higher nitrate intake from vegetables was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while greater exposure to nitrate and nitrite from animal products, processed meats, and drinking water was linked to a higher risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Griffin sees value in humanoids in reducing risk to human soldiers, but also says unpredictable environments remain a major hurdle.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The increase in risk at an individual level is very small, and drinking water is much better for your health than sugary drinks like juices and soft drinks.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
They trusted their assessment of risk so much that they moved the scientists’ outpost even closer to the mountain.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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