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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

“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

Related: ‘It’s a perilous choice’: I’ve been offered a part-time job.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

His brow furrows as he describes the perilous condition of Denmark and relates how Fortinbras seized control after Claudius was killed.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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