risky

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In the end, the advisory committee sided with the FDA and endorsed its initial decision that the six peptides were too risky to be dispensed to the public.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

And if this E shape persists, it could create a risky situation for the country.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, he has referred to the war as “an excursion” and “a lovely stay,” yet he is also weighing a complex and risky mission to seize the regime’s uranium, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior, raising the likelihood of risky or uncontrolled actions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Refrigerators in the 1920s were often appallingly risky because they used dangerous gases that sometimes leaked.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson