imperiled

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One night last week an old dog periled the Earl's new job.

From Time Magazine Archive

We all realize that we live in periled times, and our nation must be prepared to defend itself at a moment's notice.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whether Franklin Roosevelt consciously led the U.S. to war, or hoped to keep the U.S. out by a daring support of its periled friends, will be historians' debating ground for years to come.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Uncounted gold shall be given to the man whose brave right hand, For the love of the periled city, plucks down yon burning brand!"

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The moment Maria Antoinette saw him, forgetful of her own danger, and trembling for the body-guard who had periled their lives for her family, she exclaimed, "Monsieur La Fayette, save the body-guard."

From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)