precarious

Example Sentences

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"Children are not immune to what's going on in society, worrying about whether parents are in a steady job or not, precarious housing, family responsibility, taking younger siblings to school," said Campbell.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The plan appeared precarious early Thursday, amid ongoing disagreement over whether the ceasefire included Lebanon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Just how long they’ll have to hang is still unclear, particularly because the cease-fire is already in a precarious spot.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The situation is so precarious that Prime Minister Koo Yun Cheol has suggested that, for the first time in 35 years, driving restrictions may be imposed on the public to restrict energy consumption.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

She leans close to my ear and whispers, "Now that Ambrosia has put us in a precarious position, you must fix it. You have to do what you're told. You have to be perfect."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton