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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San Jose general manager Mike Grier knew Blackwood from his days as a Devils assistant coach, and took a low-risk chance on him.
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
This exception is designed to accelerate low-risk shipments of U.S. chips globally.
—Karen Freifeld, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The average yield for a money market fund -- a batch of investments in low-risk government and corporate debt -- stands at 4.27%, according to Vanguard.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Packable Puffer Jacket $43 $33 at Amazon
On sale for just $33, this affordable outer layer is a relatively low-risk investment that’s made its way into my own jacket rotation.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
This exception is designed to accelerate low-risk shipments of U.S. chips globally.
—Karen Freifeld, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The average yield for a money market fund -- a batch of investments in low-risk government and corporate debt -- stands at 4.27%, according to Vanguard.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Packable Puffer Jacket $43 $33 at Amazon
On sale for just $33, this affordable outer layer is a relatively low-risk investment that’s made its way into my own jacket rotation.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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