low-risk
adjective
1
: not likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : not having a lot of risk
low-risk investments
2
: less likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury
low-risk patients
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One of them is an account with low-risk assets that provides income during the first five years of retirement.
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William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Many family offices hold allocations to low-risk investment examples like U.S. Treasurys or municipal bonds, not just for safety but to fund near-term liabilities.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Get lucky with a few low-risk gambles and the Bucks could be relevant — even dangerous.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Probiotic toothpaste is generally low-risk, but Borum cautioned that pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and older adults should first talk with a health care provider.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Many family offices hold allocations to low-risk investment examples like U.S. Treasurys or municipal bonds, not just for safety but to fund near-term liabilities.
—Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Get lucky with a few low-risk gambles and the Bucks could be relevant — even dangerous.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Probiotic toothpaste is generally low-risk, but Borum cautioned that pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and older adults should first talk with a health care provider.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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