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    risky

    US /ˈrɪski/

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    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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    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

    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

    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

    B1

    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.

    • on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that

      on subprime mortgages and other risky assets that

    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
    • 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!

    B1

    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?

    • This metering policy is basically what prompted Oscar and Valeria to make that risky swim across the river.

      This metering policy is basically what prompted Oscar and Valeria to make that risky swim across the river.

    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

    What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!

    04:23What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!
    • The tickets were selling out, so Goldenvoice made a risky move by expanding to two weekends, with identical lineups.

      The tickets were selling out, so Goldenvoice made a risky move by expanding to two weekends, with identical lineups.

    B1