threaten

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The former justice secretary is threatening an unprecedented use of the Parliament Act to override peers' objections if it is not passed before the King's Speech in May.

From BBC

Her election has also led some traditionalist churches abroad to threaten to leave the Anglican Communion.

From BBC

The huge demand for memory chips in AI systems has caused a shortage for those used in consumer electronics -- threatening higher prices for phones, laptops and other devices.

From Barron's

Wildlife experts said killing the animals was the wrong response and may threaten the island's dingo population, estimated at just 70-200 animals.

From Barron's

That move sparked a major row between Beijing and the West that threatened to cripple car manufacturers that rely on Nexperia chips.

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