threaten
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"Why threaten an ally with a military operation or invasion when what you want is something that could be negotiated quite easily?" said one former senior US defence official.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"And where unfairness and injustice threaten the fabric of our nation, we will turn that mission of kindness and tolerance into support for those who need it most."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Prediction markets threaten sports betting by bypassing state regulations, impacting traditional sportsbook revenue.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
And they have watched how Iran’s low-cost drones have been able to threaten the U.S.’s heavily fortified Gulf allies—a potential advantage for China in a Taiwan contingency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
She doesn’t send me to my room or threaten to ground me until I go to college.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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