high-risk
adjective
1
: likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : having a lot of risk
a high-risk activity
high-risk investments
2
: more likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury
high-risk patients
patients in the high-risk group
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In my experience, employees living in high-risk areas are more likely to face challenges in meeting basic needs.
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Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In response, Sentry said did an analysis to identify and address high-risk claims earlier.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
This safety from conquest is a blessing that allows the U.S. to avoid high-risk policies that could bring a military confrontation with another power.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In response, Sentry said did an analysis to identify and address high-risk claims earlier.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
This safety from conquest is a blessing that allows the U.S. to avoid high-risk policies that could bring a military confrontation with another power.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“High-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-risk. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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