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endangered

[en-dayn-jerd] / ɛnˈdeɪn dʒərd /
ADJECTIVE
imperiled
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And firm names with a long list of partners are increasingly endangered; one or two names are in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The project, which started in 2025, works with conservation partners and volunteer groups across Northumberland, Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and southern Scotland to raise awareness of the endangered species.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"The research is particularly important for the endangered Australian sea lion, which has an estimated population of only about 12,000 animals and relies on hearing for communication, finding food, navigation and detecting threats," Erbe said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The research team say climate change is affecting the birds' food supply and survival, and the penguins may now be officially endangered.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

She and Uncle Lou came over for dinner a couple of nights ago, and we talked about everything from women's rights in India to the environment to preservation of endangered tigers.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins


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