perilous
Example Sentences
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“It was a perilous game of juggling,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Research suggests these connections can play a crucial role in helping Joshua tree seedlings make it through their perilous early years and reach maturity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly perilous situation," he said.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The latest trailer, shared by Universal Studios, has stoked excitement and given fans a closer look at the Greek hero and his perilous and, at times, fantastical journey.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“Let us hope so. The narrow sea is perilous this time of year, and of late there have been troubling reports of strange ships seen amongst the Stepstones.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing perilous
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 8–13
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