hazard
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Contrarians typically don’t hazard a guess as to when those preconditions will be met, preferring instead to let the markets tell the story in real time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
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
As Wong expected, the project ran into roadblocks with local authorities, who were concerned the library was a "fire hazard" and objected to volunteers bringing in their own furniture.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Pediatricians have long warned that tapioca pearls can pose a choking hazard.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
Unless this appears promptly and in such obvious form that it cannot be ignored, we deny the existence of hazard.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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