threat
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If the boycott threat is lifted, it will mean next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland will proceed as planned.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
To address the threat of predators, seabird conservation organizations such as Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge have joined with state and federal wildlife agencies over the years to support rigorous rat-eradication programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Officials issued evacuation orders for zones RVC-1060 and RVC-1059 shortly after 2 p.m., warning of “immediate threat to life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Last week’s talks unfolded under the threat of new U.S. tariffs, which officially took effect at 12 a.m.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
He believed that Russian manipulation of tournaments had become a great deal more “open,” or apparent, presumably in response to his threat of domination.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Whether Chinese banks and refineries judge Bessent’s threats credible will be critical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Like his predecessor Justin Trudeau, Carney saw Trump’s threats against Canada’s sovereignty as genuine.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
People who live to exceptionally old ages may retain an immune system that continues adapting to new threats.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Volunteers, health workers, and humanitarian staff must be able to carry out their work in complete safety, without fear of violence, intimidation, or threats."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Outraged, Fabyan showered them with his usual mix of threats and false promises.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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