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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Although cleared by both performers beforehand, the company's decision to incorporate such a sensitive topic into a routine women's title feud was a risky move, highlighting the potential for real-life emotions to intensify on-screen rivalries.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Also worth recognizing is the super risky move Kamilla made by pointing out to Shauhin and Joe that Thomas was lying about his Journey visit.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This feels risky under the Leo full moon, but the risky move is the right move.
—USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Flexible office hours Amazon and other big companies are walking back their remote policies, so asking for more flexibility in a new job might feel like a risky move.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Also worth recognizing is the super risky move Kamilla made by pointing out to Shauhin and Joe that Thomas was lying about his Journey visit.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This feels risky under the Leo full moon, but the risky move is the right move.
—USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Flexible office hours Amazon and other big companies are walking back their remote policies, so asking for more flexibility in a new job might feel like a risky move.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for risky move
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“Risky move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20move. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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