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dangerous

[deyn-jer-uhs, deynj-ruhs] / ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs /


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Or stay home and face the risk of a hit, particularly dangerous for those in high-rise buildings in heavily targeted districts.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

He said on X: "Damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous surf are possible across the state through the weekend."

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

She called the behavior “clearly unlawful, dangerous, and degrading of our collective quality of life in New York City.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

U.S. troops are routinely asked to face dangerous and adverse circumstances.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

It was too dangerous to hate the Nazis.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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