threatened

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She fronted up for difficult interviews after every defeat, never wavered in her support of her team-mates, endlessly put in hard graft after injuries threatened to end her career before she was ready.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

Centcom said the U.S. had helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil since early May, even as Iran threatened ships transiting without its permission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

The move redefines “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, the landmark conservation law that protects threatened and endangered plants and animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

However, after more than 120 Labour MPs threatened to vote against the legislation, the government said those already receiving Pip would not be affected.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The ugly gray sky of the morning of March 4, 1865, threatened to spoil the great day.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson