threat
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First, deal with the increasing operational demands on defence now and step up the SDR actions to meet the increasing threat.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The weight of the $80 monthly loan payments—which cover only interest—and the threat of her parents losing their land, torments Samrith Sarav.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
But the biggest reported threat to profitability is Chinese competition, with 65% reporting that as a major challenge—not just locally but also increasingly abroad.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
If properly managed, screwworm isn’t “a significant threat to cattle herds,” Talbot told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
He’s sizing me up, calculating whether I’m really a threat.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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