threatening
Example Sentences
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In mitigation, the court heard Hamilton's messages were "pestering" but not "sexual, threatening or obscene".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Like Julian, he’s been threatening to retire for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
As the war hit stocks, household wealth fell, threatening to dent consumer spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Yet if the U.S. military fails to secure the Strait of Hormuz, or Iran remains capable of shooting missiles and threatening damage to tankers, then oil prices would likely push higher.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
As May put on a threatening face the Red Hood just looked more confused.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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