peril
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Ireland reflects both the promise and peril of the data-center boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The 17-year-old from Fresno had five birdies a day after a 75 put her in peril of missing the cut.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“The Sheep Detectives” is both a powerful story about mourning and a warning against the peril of mindwiping inconvenient histories.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Part of that peril is down to England.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
‘Our peril will be greatest just ere we reach the river,’ said Glorfindel; ‘for my heart warns me that the pursuit is now swift behind us, and other danger may be waiting by the Ford.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing peril
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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