hazard

Example Sentences

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To hazard a generalization, the archetypal American novel in the 20th century was a story of upward mobility, whereas the novel in Europe was one of decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Wartime hazard pay is warranted because the dangers are real, several seafarers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Pediatricians have long warned that tapioca pearls can pose a choking hazard.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Most local waste haulers don’t accept batteries and light bulbs because they can pose a hazard to workers and equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Quincey Morris was phlegmatic in the way of a man who accepts all things, and accepts them in the spirit of cool bravery, with hazard of all he has to stake.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker