threaten
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Iran’s military has been significantly degraded, but it still retains substantial firepower with which it can threaten any ships trying to block the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
He did not beat his chest and threaten to rain death on his Confederate adversaries.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
And in rain, the muddy dirt roads threaten to swallow your car.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
He warned the current crisis could make airports even more fragile and threaten local communities, potentially impacting European cohesion.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Indicting Darnell was a worrisome signal that they were willing to threaten and intimidate people.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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