in peril

Example Sentences

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The 17-year-old from Fresno had five birdies a day after a 75 put her in peril of missing the cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

JetBlue is often cited as one of the airlines in peril from the current squeeze of rising fuel costs and potentially reluctant consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The 1,450-mile river is in peril, a water source for 40 million people in seven states that is beset by population growth and a warming climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Scientists have discovered that an annual event when Emperor penguins completely shed and regrow their feathers is putting the birds in peril as Antarctica is transformed by a warming world.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Being that unanchored and that much in peril seems preferable to being here, grounded on the earth that wrecked her.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti