high-risk
adjective
1
: likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : having a lot of risk
a high-risk activity
high-risk investments
2
: more likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury
high-risk patients
patients in the high-risk group
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Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the World Cup with a double in a game where Portugal’s high-risk approach paid off handsomely.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Avantika Krishna, founder of Venture & Gain Travel, says some travelers may need separate coverage for high-risk activities this summer.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
People usually receive the vaccine after exposure, but those in high-risk situations may receive it before exposure.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota allege billions of dollars in taxpayer money may have been lost to fraud in several high-risk programs in recent years, including childcare centers and programs for children with autism.
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Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Avantika Krishna, founder of Venture & Gain Travel, says some travelers may need separate coverage for high-risk activities this summer.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
People usually receive the vaccine after exposure, but those in high-risk situations may receive it before exposure.
—
Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota allege billions of dollars in taxpayer money may have been lost to fraud in several high-risk programs in recent years, including childcare centers and programs for children with autism.
—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“High-risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-risk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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