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    risky

    US /ˈrɪski/

    ・

    UK /ˈrɪski/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveWith the chance it may be dangerous, unsuccessful
    Neil considers sky diving to be too risky to try

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    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • Leading up to the financial crisis, Citigroup was fairly aggressive in loading up on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that soon became toxic.

      Leading up to the financial crisis, Citigroup was fairly aggressive in loading up on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that soon became toxic.

    • Leading up to the financial crisis, Citigroup was fairly aggressive in loading up on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that soon became toxic.

      Leading up to the financial crisis, Citigroup was fairly aggressive in loading up on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that soon became toxic.

    B1

    It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +

    07:10It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +
    • Now, it is never a good idea to conduct experiments in highly risky environments.

      Now, it is never a good idea to conduct experiments in highly risky environments.

    • in highly risky environments.

      in highly risky environments.

    B1

    South Korea Built a Mediocre New Capital in the Middle of Nowhere

    06:52South Korea Built a Mediocre New Capital in the Middle of Nowhere
    • We wanted a place where we could develop and share the sort of big, exciting, and risky

      We wanted a place where we could develop and share the sort of big, exciting, and risky

    B1

    Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other

    05:55Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other
    • risky projects that wouldn't work on YouTube.

      risky projects that wouldn't work on YouTube.

    • exciting, and risky projects that wouldn’t work on YouTube.

      exciting, and risky projects that wouldn’t work on YouTube.

    B1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking is Awesome
    • automatically - and they warn you of any apps  that seem risky – I am looking at you there!

      automatically - and they warn you of any apps  that seem risky – I am looking at you there!

    • And they warn you of any apps that seem risky.

      And they warn you of any apps that seem risky.

    B1

    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • A 2018 report by the Wall Street Journal documented what was and still is it largely unspoken policy of big box retailers tracking and profiling, risky return behavior, even going as far as banning customers from returning at the store.

      A 2018 report by the Wall Street Journal documented what was and still is it largely unspoken policy of big box retailers tracking and profiling, risky return behavior, even going as far as banning customers from returning at the store.

    • tracking and profiling, risky return behavior, even going as

      tracking and profiling, risky return behavior, even going as

    B2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • What do you say to those who worry this kind of significant change could be risky to the economy?

      What do you say to those who worry this kind of significant change could be risky to the economy?

    • What do you say to those who worry this kind of significant change could be risky to the economy?

      What do you say to those who worry this kind of significant change could be risky to the economy?

    B1

    SpongeBob SquarePants | 'That's a Rodeo' Music Video | Nickelodeon UK

    02:06SpongeBob SquarePants | 'That's a Rodeo' Music Video | Nickelodeon UK
    • Don't call Sandy, it's too risky.

      Don't call Sandy, it's too risky.

    • - Clowns! Don't go Sandy, it's too risky.

      - Clowns! Don't go Sandy, it's too risky.

    C2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk. We've

      can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk. We've

    • You can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk.

      You can't engage in some of this risky behavior that is putting Main Street at risk.

    B1

    Is Airbnb Dying?

    08:33Is Airbnb Dying?
    • consider that Airbnbs can be a risky investment,

      consider that Airbnbs can be a risky investment,

    B1