peril
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Chip stocks have driven meteoric gains over the past two months but the landscape is changing, putting the most recent rally in peril.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
It’s a maxim investors ignore at their peril.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Now there's a plethora of policies and pledges on offer, but perhaps one central point: politicians ignore the plight of the High Street at their peril.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
As amiable as the movie is from the jump, it wastes no time thrusting viewers into a world in complete peril, refusing to sugarcoat the modern realities of a once-robust industry.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
When the plant lost power, operators had known that the spent fuel pools were in peril, but they also knew that they had some time to solve the problem.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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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