in peril

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If banks and other financial institutions have borrowed too much and don’t have enough capital, a rise in interest rates can place them in peril.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Chip stocks have driven meteoric gains over the past two months but the landscape is changing, putting the most recent rally in peril.

From Barron's • 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

That longevity is always in peril if the sketches aren’t funny.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Mr. Kempsey told us to turn to the hymn that goes, Oh hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell