threaten
Example Sentences
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He added: "We believe this is a matter of great importance that threatens to undermine public trust in our ability as politicians to deliver on their priorities."
From BBC
U.S. stock-index futures reversed early losses on Sunday as the market braced for more volatility in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.
Rising energy costs threaten to accelerate deindustrialization as energy-intensive industries such as chemical makers close factories and shift production to China or the U.S.
Spurs even threatened a winner in the closing moments, but this was a dream still out of reach for Tudor.
From BBC
Yet by late 2024, according to the government, more than 70% of Colombian municipalities were threatened by illegal armed groups, including the FARC.
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