risk-taking

noun

: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

Starting a business always involves some risk-taking.

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Through its strident positivity, PST ART glorifies speed and risk-taking (not to say recklessness) in the service of progress and discovery. —

Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 Her advice on risk-taking, strategic networking, and achieving balance makes this an essential read for those navigating high-pressure industries. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024 The picture is further complicated by the Kremlin’s propensity for both risk-taking and miscalculation. —

Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024 Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century remains not only basically as successful and impactful as she’s ever been, but more adventurous and risk-taking than ever. —

Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for risk-taking