hazard

Example Sentences

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Heavy rain will bring the threat of flooding while strong winds and rough seas will also pose a hazard.

From BBC

The experts warned that dormant mould spores could reactivate when the overbudget and delayed facilities finally open, posing a health hazard for the lifetime of the buildings.

From BBC

After high-profile fires, there is more awareness of the hazards of burnt plastic emanating from homes.

From BBC

For the rest of the walk he spared me the pressure of trying to sound intelligent, addressing me only to point out loose stones or other hazards of the street made invisible by the dark.

From Literature

As a result, improving the reliability of eruption forecasts is a major goal for scientists studying volcanic hazards.

From Science Daily