endanger

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North Korea, believing that Chinese-style economic reforms would endanger the absolute control of the Kim dynasty, built up a nuclear arsenal to shore up the regime’s power indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"I did not want to endanger anyone's life", Lavrynovych told the jury at the Old Bailey.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Doctors also told Phillips that continuing the pregnancy would seriously endanger her own health.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“I won’t tell anyone. I’m a Lar, a protector of the cohort! I wouldn’t do anything to endanger you.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan