treacherous
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The 24-year-old was one of seven participants who took part in the paddleboard tour when the group ran into difficulty while crossing a weir in "treacherous" conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
This is a lot more treacherous for those in, around or within a commutable distance of New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The Ikner case is different, and that difference is precisely what makes it so legally treacherous.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Still, some observers in Mexico see a potentially treacherous path for Sheinbaum on her Spanish excursion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Then he walked through the rain back down the treacherous ivy-covered path.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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