threaten
Example Sentences
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Early last year, a cluster of data centers in Virginia suddenly dropped off the power grid, threatening the stability of the already vulnerable system.
This winter's extreme flooding has destroyed nests, drowned small mammals and threatens a sharp drop in butterflies and other species this spring.
From BBC
Washington has used a carrot-and-stick approach with Rodriguez, praising her for welcoming US oil companies but at the same time threatening Venezuela with punishment if she does not cooperate.
From Barron's
If this relationship holds, Saturday’s attacks on Iran, which have threatened a broader regional conflict, could spark another Treasury rally in the coming days.
From Barron's
That threatens how Anthropic and other defense contractors conduct business.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
