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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Authors used real-world data to build on previous research suggesting that introducing children to peanut, egg, and other high-risk food allergens earlier in life than previously recommended could lower their risks of developing food allergies. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025 While executing a high-risk Coast-to-Coast maneuver, Rollins appeared to have injured his shoulder. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 For general wellness and prevention, take it for a few weeks during a high-risk season. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 According to a 2021 census, around 30 per cent of Birmingham’s population is Muslim, with the visit of an Israeli team regarded as a high-risk safety concern. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-risk

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“High-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-risk. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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