threaten
Example Sentences
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And of course pollutants get trapped in the atmosphere, causing global heating and climate change that threatens to upend all life on the planet.
From Salon
Investment staff responsible for over one-third of Janus’ run-rate revenue threatened to resign if Janus agreed to a sale to Victory.
“Any sustained increase in oil-and-gas costs will quickly ripple through the economy, lifting transport, production and household expenses—threatening spiraling inflation,” he said.
In a 70-page petition filed with the Fourth Appellate District Monday, Bonta wrote that “the Sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.
From Los Angeles Times
The software industry has reached a critical juncture as artificial intelligence threatens to upend how companies generate revenue, some analysts believe.
From MarketWatch
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