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[risk] / rɪsk /




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“Overbuild risk isn’t going away,” and that risk is generally reflected in hyperscaler bond spreads, said Jordan Chalfin, a senior analyst at research firm CreditSights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Among these patients, finerenone lowered the risk of kidney failure or CKD progression by 26% compared with placebo.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Lives are "still at risk" from the unregulated baby sleep industry, a parliament debate was told last night.

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

Why would he risk his neck for me?

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




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