threaten

Example Sentences

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Watching this team lose, or threaten to lose, big leads in games in recent seasons breeds a certain worry.

From BBC

Ford narrowed the gap to seven points soon after as England threatened to build up a head of steam.

From BBC

Jofra Archer was more threatening, more accurate, against Scotland after conceding 90 runs combined against Nepal and West Indies.

From BBC

They have won World Cups before despite group-stage defeats but improvement is needed if they are to threaten the best in this tournament.

From BBC

Ruby said federal authorities have told him that “rogue content creators” played a key role in amplifying complaints from several disgruntled individuals, and that led to the threatening messages he and his church have received.

From Salon