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 behind those statistics lies a more complex story of creative evolution, strategic risk-taking, and an industry learning to balance local authenticity with global ambitions. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025

Throughout every stage, BBK’s commitment to small cohorts, personalized feedback, and monthly leadership lessons fosters a studio culture that values process over perfection, encouraging collaboration, creative risk-taking, and continuous growth. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Markets thrive on predictable rules, but when the president takes equity stakes or pressures firms at will, investment and risk-taking give way to hesitation. —Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

Reward transparency and creative risk-taking, and make failure a valuable stepping stone to innovation. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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