threatened

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His home was previously demolished, and he and his wife are now threatened with eviction from the caravan they set up by the rubble.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In separate comments to Fox News, he said he would "rather not" hit Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants, as previously threatened, "because once you do that, the people suffer".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The compromised tank threatened to blow up, affecting adjacent tanks also containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate which could have caused a large-scale public safety emergency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The pact includes a right to strike if workers feel threatened by federal immigration agents during the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But his leaders were serious, and they threatened him with punishment if he disobeyed.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti