risky move

noun

: an action that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening
It's a risky move for the company.

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This risky move prompted Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott to chime in. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 But a short-term, high-interest loan is a deeply risky move that simply kicks an even heavier can down the road. Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 Putting your love life in the hands of another can be a risky move. Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025 While some viewed trading for Pickens a risky move, Prescott isn't worried about his past situation. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for risky move

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“Risky move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20move. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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