threat
Example Sentences
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The US Tsunami Warning Center ruled out a significant tsunami threat following the quake.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Should Raman make the runoff, she would probably pose a serious threat to Bass.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
To many police and lawmakers, they are a public-safety threat that must be brought under control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
But the sweet trend could be under threat in some parts of the country, as some councils are considering enforcing tighter licensing rules.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It was how the bears investigated something new, spiraling in toward it to assess the threat.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing threat
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Macbeth's "Is this a dagger..." soliloquy
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