high-risk

British

adjective

denoting a group, part, etc, that is particularly subject or exposed to a danger

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The judge ordered her to be housed in a group home for high-risk male teens and young adults.

From The Wall Street Journal

Releford later moved to Los Angeles, where, as a podiatric surgeon specializing in amputation prevention and limb preservation in high-risk populations, he saw firsthand how diet shapes long-term outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times

Credit to Wardley for selecting a high-risk opponent for his first defence.

From BBC

The analyst cited market aversion to high-risk ventures and projected Vertical Aerospace needs to raise funds, using $200 million annually.

From Barron's

Earlier in February, a cross-party group of MPs said tighter restrictions were needed immediately on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid BBLs.

From BBC

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