risky - use in sentences

Modifying Another Word

  • inherently: People need to remember that markets are inherently risky.
  • potentially: Who wants to prevent further research - much of it potentially risky - into a cure for cancer?
  • too: People said Dubai was too risky for similar reasons.
  • politically: Are your computers evident throughout the shop no-fault rules in politically risky.
  • financially: You will never be required to cash a check or engage in any other financially risky activity.
  • somewhat: Strangely enough, this is true, although it's a somewhat risky practice.

Preposition: for

  • lender: This is because they are risky for the lenders.

Infinitive complement

  • attempt: Far more difficult and risky to attempt to help would-be teachers develop a vocation for their profession.

Modifies a noun

  • proposition: Moreover, they are tough to recruit into a risky proposition.
  • hobby: Provide an updated for coverage through a risky hobby.
  • undertaking: This was a risky undertaking, many being attacked by brigands of all sorts.
  • venture: Hedge funds, EIS, taper relief have created a perfect storm of private wealth to invest in more risky ventures.
  • behavior: Getting involving in bad or risky behavior in order to fit in with others.
  • gamble: The next big thing or a risky gamble: Shell looks to turn sand into oil.

Used with adjective complement

  • deem: Ancient trees, boating lakes, adventure playgrounds, festivals, markets, water features and public art all are deemed too risky.
  • seem: For some, indifference may seem less risky than engagement.
  • appear: In addition, they are right to do so, since relying solely on Russian gas and fair business conduct appears too risky.
  • consider: Some military units in Iraq have refused orders that they consider too risky.
  • feel: So drawing lines like this will always feel risky.
  • become: To such an extent, vehicle movements have become risky in the Three Rivers estuary.

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