threaten
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Beijing, meanwhile, is reportedly considering restricting exports of solar-energy components to the U.S., a move that could threaten the domestic supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In a Monday report, she concluded that AI doesn’t threaten imminent loan losses.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
He did not beat his chest and threaten to rain death on his Confederate adversaries.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
And in rain, the muddy dirt roads threaten to swallow your car.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“Mr. Weasley, I’m sorry, but isn’t it worth investigating? If Malfoy wants something fixing, and he needs to threaten Borgin to get it done, it’s probably something Dark or dangerous, isn’t it?”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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