threat
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Sentencing Tajik, the judge noted that the Afghan national let go of the tiller as rescuers arrived, which resulted in the boat spinning around, further increasing the threat to those on board.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Protests have intensified the already glacial traffic in Mexico City, where authorities fear the teachers will follow through on their threat to shut down roads before the opening game.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Nattering in the background are broadcasts about the impending threat of global war at the hands of the United States, Russia and North Korea.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Beijing’s messaging reflects the threat the system poses to its military, according to Newsham.
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
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