risky move
noun
: an action that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening
It's a risky move for the company.
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With threats growing more sophisticated, relying on manual processes is a risky move.
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Anshu Bansal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The company pivoted from working with consumers to school districts, a risky move as many operate on tight budgets.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lubezki’s risky move paid off because the end result was exhilarating.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Is that a risky move to make for a movie right out of the gate?
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
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Anshu Bansal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The company pivoted from working with consumers to school districts, a risky move as many operate on tight budgets.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Lubezki’s risky move paid off because the end result was exhilarating.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Is that a risky move to make for a movie right out of the gate?
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Risky move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20move. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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