hazard

Example Sentences

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Over the years Cal Fire has expanded these hazard zones, while the Legislature has continued adding safety requirements for areas within them, based on lessons learned from past wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

The Met Office said lightning could be an additional hazard and added that it was likely that frequent and heavy snow showers would disrupt travel.

From BBC

State regulations require utilities to remove abandoned lines so they don’t become a public hazard.

From Los Angeles Times

Electrical discharges could interfere with sensitive electronics aboard robotic spacecraft and may pose hazards for future human missions if not properly managed.

From Science Daily

Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media, which has dubbed the sport an "acoustic hazard".

From Barron's