risk-taking

noun

: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

Starting a business always involves some risk-taking.

Examples of risk-taking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But those constraints can also encourage creative risk-taking, resulting in intimate character studies, groundbreaking animation and documentaries that tackle volatile subjects with remarkable economy. — Karen Idelson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

As anything more than a symbolic measure, a tax on uncertain, often illiquid values is essentially a tax on entrepreneurial risk-taking. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

When thoughtful risk-taking and lessons learned are recognized, failing fast and learning faster become the operating rhythm. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Lawmakers should pass regulations that compel companies to be more transparent about how their algorithms feed young people and promote risky content, or target children based on data on their spending habits, impulsivity, or risk-taking. — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for risk-taking

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