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[risk] / rɪsk /




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Because this hormone helps control glucose and fat metabolism, inadequate sleep may contribute to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

He pointed out that while higher rates on future deals could be a risk, CoreWeave’s existing debt remain unchanged.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

So, in our 4-3-3, we had a clear idea - to become a pressing and counter-pressing team, brave enough to take that risk.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

But Lugo concurred with Teymouri’s argument that the family’s extreme wealth and potential risk of flight required her to set a high bail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Why would he risk his neck for me?

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

A statewide Cal Fire program risks making fires worse by removing native chaparral and allowing the spread of more flammable grasses, a court ruled.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

"If there is loss of confidence and money runs away from AI, that can lead to financial stability risks," Georgieva said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

In the company’s IPO prospectus, Anthropic reportedly warned that the technology could pose “existential risks to humanity,” according to a Wednesday report from the Financial Times.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The letter compares the prospect to "Coronation Street leaving the north-west, or EastEnders leaving the south-east", adding that it risks "ripping out the heart of Ambridge".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

But they ignored me as they all fell silent, weighing the risks versus the potential benefit of having such a valuable treasure to lure Anansi.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

The expert warned that the country of around 50 million people risked becoming "a society of inheritors" in which home ownership depends on parents passing property to their children.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Continuing the pregnancy would have risked both their lives, but Rosanna said the experience was made even more difficult due to a lack of training around medically-advised abortions.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The mistakes risked bleeding into budgets for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Russell named multiple constitutional limitations, but Shanmugam still claimed on rebuttal that there was “no limit,” and that they risked lawsuits from at least “90,000 municipalities.”

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, with every flight, the Pe-2 aircrews risked their lives with a determination that’s unimaginable for most of us.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

But the longer oil prices stay high, the more governments have to weigh cutting the subsidies, risking popular unrest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

In the developing world, he added, governments are being forced to make the "impossible" choice between cutting support for their poorest citizens or risking their entire development agenda.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

“He thinks L.A. should be better run and should be more multimodal ... that you should be able to ride your bike or take a walk without risking your life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

If you truly value this friendship, it’s worth risking expressing your truth to save it.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

He was certain Amanda had to be restrained from risking her life to aid him.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig


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