threatened

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The suit also argues that the property is in an area known to support several endangered and threatened species and that a facility there would strain the limited waste disposal and drinking water infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors also took heart from news that Iran and Israel said Monday they had halted hostilities after exchanging strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

There were also concerns for a local population of marsh fritillary, one of the UK's most threatened butterfly species.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As threatened, the physicians’ letter appeared in the following day’s paper.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock