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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This is a low-risk opportunity that puts the power in the hands of players.
21+ and present in participating states.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The 2025 hurricane season is off to a peaceful start with no major looming threats, but the National Hurricane Center is keeping watch over a low-risk potential system in the Atlantic Ocean along the Southeastern Coast.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Many doctors and dental associations, however, argue that fluoride in water is still a crucial, low-risk/high-reward public health tool, especially for disadvantaged children and adults who may not be able to practice regular dental hygiene.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 June 2025
These five prompts are a low-risk, high-potential way to get your feet wet.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The 2025 hurricane season is off to a peaceful start with no major looming threats, but the National Hurricane Center is keeping watch over a low-risk potential system in the Atlantic Ocean along the Southeastern Coast.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Many doctors and dental associations, however, argue that fluoride in water is still a crucial, low-risk/high-reward public health tool, especially for disadvantaged children and adults who may not be able to practice regular dental hygiene.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 June 2025
These five prompts are a low-risk, high-potential way to get your feet wet.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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