threaten
Example Sentences
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Samsung workers are demanding 15% of operating profit for bonuses and threaten a general walkout from May 21 to June 7.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"For anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone, you can expect to face the full force of the law."
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Banks argued against what they call loopholes that would threaten deposits that fuel the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Popular movies and breaking news alerts usually focus on giant asteroids that could threaten Earth.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
I wait until my lungs threaten to give out before surfacing.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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