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dangerous

[deyn-jer-uhs, deynj-ruhs] / ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs /


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“But if the next step is a naval clash, attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, or a widening of regional military operations, then the market will start to price a much more dangerous scenario,” she cautioned.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous time of the last 30 years".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The FDA has long warned against consuming raw, unpasteurized milk, citing risks of dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli that can lead to severe illness or, in rare cases, death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Inexplicably, no code enforcement occurred, even though all dangerous fireworks had been banned by ordinance throughout rural Yolo County since 2001,” the report states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I said that the bird was telling us to be brave; to shine bright when the world around us felt dark and dangerous; to be true to ourselves.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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