threat

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South Africa will pose a real threat with Mbekezeli Mokoena driving the midfield and the speed of Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng on the wings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But Zelensky's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, travelled to Warsaw last weekend following Nawrocki's threat to strip the Ukrainian president of the Order of the White Eagle.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

The military pressure would only increase until Iran ceded to the president’s terms, threat designed to hasten an agreement, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

‘All you need to know is that there was a great fire, and the Soul-Eaters were scattered. Some were badly wounded. All went into hiding. We thought the threat had gone forever. We were wrong.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver