at risk
phrase
: in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility
patients at risk of infection
—usually hyphenated when used before a nounprograms to support at-risk youth
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“At risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20risk. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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