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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Confidence often builds naturally when women are surrounded by others who encourage growth, risk-taking, and self-trust.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
And Larkin, who scooped up three ground balls and caused one turnover, said the defense emphasized reducing any risk-taking against a Syracuse offense that had racked up 32 goals in its previous two NCAA Tournament games.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The myth stems from the outdated notion that risk-taking is inherently masculine, with traditional studies often framing risk through a narrow male-centric lens.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
May 21, 2025 HBR editor at large Adi Ignatius speaks with Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, about the company’s evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in different sectors, and the importance of responsible risk-taking.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 May 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
And Larkin, who scooped up three ground balls and caused one turnover, said the defense emphasized reducing any risk-taking against a Syracuse offense that had racked up 32 goals in its previous two NCAA Tournament games.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The myth stems from the outdated notion that risk-taking is inherently masculine, with traditional studies often framing risk through a narrow male-centric lens.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
May 21, 2025 HBR editor at large Adi Ignatius speaks with Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, about the company’s evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in different sectors, and the importance of responsible risk-taking.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 May 2025
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“Risk-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taking. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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