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Lessen A Risk Crossword Clue

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noun

• a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

• any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

• an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

verb

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

• hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

• enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

• minimize loss or risk

21%13A term used in insurance to describe the tendency of higher-risk individuals to seek coverage more often than lower-risk individuals.
noun

• A situation where sellers have information that buyers don't (or vice versa) about some aspect of product quality.

21%9 The risk of developing this condition may be increased by certain risk factors, such as obesity
noun

• One who suffers from eclampsia.

adjective

• Of or pertaining to eclampsia.

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New York Times05 Aug 1979 Down 31
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