in peril

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On Tuesday, borrowing costs - as shown by the bond yield, or interest rate - across two, five, 10 and 30-year terms were all higher as the prime minister's future was in peril.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

JetBlue is often cited as one of the airlines in peril from the current squeeze of rising fuel costs and potentially reluctant consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The 1,450-mile river is in peril, a water source for 40 million people in seven states that is beset by population growth and a warming climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Through the estuary window, they see a planet in peril.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

But you return now as a member of the Ring’s Company, and you are in peril as long as you remain with us.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien