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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Vasectomy risks While the procedure is considered low-risk, like any surgery, complications may include inflammation, bleeding or infection, Cleveland Clinic explains.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This means allowing low-risk automation to proceed seamlessly, but applying verification when there’s a higher risk, keeping the human in the loop and making sure there is a clear chain of responsibility.
—Andrew Sever, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
To private equity, that looked like a lucrative, low-risk deal.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
For everyday stress and anxiety, a few minutes of solo somatic practice is accessible and low-risk.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
This means allowing low-risk automation to proceed seamlessly, but applying verification when there’s a higher risk, keeping the human in the loop and making sure there is a clear chain of responsibility.
—Andrew Sever, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
To private equity, that looked like a lucrative, low-risk deal.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
For everyday stress and anxiety, a few minutes of solo somatic practice is accessible and low-risk.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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