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.
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Dell told Fortune that risk-taking has been his greatest advantage in business, and a downfall for other major corporations.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
To be in this environment now, creative risk-taking is the mandate.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Investors are counting on another rate cut in December to revive the economy, as well as risk-taking on Wall Street.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
In his acceptance speech Szalay talked about the importance of risk-taking.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
To be in this environment now, creative risk-taking is the mandate.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Investors are counting on another rate cut in December to revive the economy, as well as risk-taking on Wall Street.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
In his acceptance speech Szalay talked about the importance of risk-taking.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Risk-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taking. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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