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risk-taking

[risk-tayk-ing] / ˈrɪskˌteɪk ɪŋ /


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Douglas Rintoul, chief executive and artistic director at the New Wolsey, said its success was "a powerful reminder that risk-taking new work is being created in regional theatres".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

She plunged into Rothschild life, telling an interviewer she identified with their risk-taking and stretching limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

While not a perfect indicator, Bitcoin’s current trajectory is again aligning with an environment that favors risk-taking.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“So besides tempting fate with melted cheese and literary airs of pretension, what else is in your risk-taking repertoire?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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