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peril

[per-uhl] / ˈpɛr əl /


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“Legally Blonde” sets up Elle to be underestimated by everybody, including the audience, although the movie drops small hints from the very start that perhaps everyone misjudges her at their peril.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026

England began with the chance to bat themselves into a strong position, yet were left in peril by a Black Caps' opening burst that ripped the guts out of the home middle-order.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

But the federal sign-off does not end the deal's legal peril.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Ireland reflects both the promise and peril of the data-center boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But now in this latter day they are in peril once more, for to our sorrow the One has been found.

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




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