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

That fear often leads to overly conservative decisions, even when the data suggests a longer runway that could support more thoughtful risk-taking and long-term growth. — Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Space exploration is an industry that rewards extraordinary risk-taking. — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026

The American promise — and its price The story of the gold rush is often told as a celebration of ingenuity and risk-taking — qualities still central to the American identity. — Andre Byik, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Johnson’s career at Apple, Target and JCPenney was filled with big wins, risk-taking, dramatic lows, problem-solving and some sharp turns. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

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