low-risk
adjective
1
: not likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : not having a lot of risk
low-risk investments
2
: less likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury
low-risk patients
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Many doctors and dental associations, however, argue that fluoride in water is still a crucial, low-risk/high-reward public health tool, especially for disadvantaged children and adults who may not be able to practice regular dental hygiene.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
This helps lenders differentiate between high-risk and low-risk businesses more accurately.
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—Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, research shows that in low-risk pregnancies and unmedicated labors, continuously monitoring the baby is associated with an increase in Cesarean surgery and an increase in use of pain medications.
—Carson Meyer, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Playing low-risk hockey becomes increasingly important this time of year, especially in the current NHL landscape.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
This helps lenders differentiate between high-risk and low-risk businesses more accurately.
3.
—Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, research shows that in low-risk pregnancies and unmedicated labors, continuously monitoring the baby is associated with an increase in Cesarean surgery and an increase in use of pain medications.
—Carson Meyer, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Playing low-risk hockey becomes increasingly important this time of year, especially in the current NHL landscape.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-risk
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“Low-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-risk. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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