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perilous

[per-uh-luhs] / ˈpɛr ə ləs /


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Like him, tens of thousands of migrants have arrived after navigating the perilous Atlantic route to the Spanish archipelago, which Pope Leo XIV will visit during a June 6-12 trip to Spain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But the truce as it currently stands is on perilous ground.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

One of the joys of Mr. Lin’s satisfying series is watching Jing-nan and other characters struggle to lead principled lives while gaining economic footing in a perilous environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

He isn’t going to give this stranger all his money, not when he is in such a perilous situation himself!

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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