threatening
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"The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights," a Qantas spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Days earlier, another clip began to circulate, showing Porter threatening to end an interview with CBS California reporter Julie Watts after becoming frustrated by Watts’ questioning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The drive is making a meaningful dent in a fertilizer shortage that is threatening the global food supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Some current and former officials, as well as Arctic security experts, told the BBC that Washington could have advanced its interests in Greenland without threatening a Nato ally in such strong terms.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The questions about my daddy cut like a raging river between us, threatening to tear us apart.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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