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Meanings of risky in English

Not financially safe or secure.

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Involving risk or danger.

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Examples for "wild"
Examples for "wild"
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Every year, more countries ban wild animals from being used in circuses.
The Guardian
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AL wild-card update The American League playoff situation is far more complex.
The Guardian
3
Animals in captivity undergo a range of environmental changes from wild animals.
Pubmed
4
Klopp said of the save: After 65 minutes, it was really wild.
The South African
5
It is one of the best known wild trout fisheries in Europe.
The Irish Times
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Of course the government needs to reach people, especially in perilous times.
Radio NZ
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Given our perilous economic state, this was no longer a realistic option.
The Guardian
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Thousands died in the perilous journey, mostly by sea and then land.
Reuters
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Few students therefore planned to leave; those who did found it perilous.
The Big U
5
The child had been lost; had been found in a perilous position.
The Ship of Stars
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Setting a new world record in the process despite the hazardous conditions.
The South African
2
The hazardous effects of different TFA subtypes to human health are controversial.
Pubmed
3
Conclusion: Suspected occupational diseases will occur in clusters in occupational hazardous factors.
Pubmed
4
Yosemite closed September 17 for a week due to hazardous air quality.
Rock and Ice Magazine
5
The authorities should consider focusing on other hazardous factors, such as: 1.
The Irish Times
Usage of risky in English
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Earlier this month, Rieder said that long-term government debt was particularly risky.
Reuters
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At the best of times, fishing at sea is a risky business.
The Irish Times
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People need to understand the risky nature of carry trades, said Kuroda.
Reuters
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Public Health Ministry officials will be prohibited from traveling to risky countries.
Reuters
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A whizzy new way to make money by securitising risky consumer debt.
The Irish Times
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Yet banks regard most small and medium sized companies are inherently risky.
The Guardian
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It's an immensely risky tactic, with great potential for a serious incident.
News.com.au
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A secret service source in Paris said the posting was considered risky.
The Guardian
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Using FE application date to trigger tax emigration, is indeed extremely risky.
The South African
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Most of the information offered by these tests is far from risky.
Wired
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So far, so good for risky assets like stocks and high-yield bonds.
Reuters
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Whereas when we engage in fundamental risky activities, there are consequences, right?
The new yorker
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It's extremely difficult, and somewhat risky, to gain exposure to the sector.
Reuters
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Well, landing on solid ground is less risky than landing at sea.
Wired
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It has designated three firms, including American International Group, as systemically risky.
Reuters
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It will have the power to impose additional capital on risky businesses.
Reuters
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