imperil
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Ms. Khan’s goal was to delay mergers, which could imperil the financing for some.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Surreptitious dealings with a high-stakes Vegas gambler could imperil Jeff Shell’s role in Paramount Skydance as it looks to merge with Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
In the mid-19th century, do-gooders such as William Alcott and Sarah Josepha Hale began urging children be fed a bland diet, lest rich flavoring imperil their health and futures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Should Roblox lose these cases, the penalties could add up quickly and imperil the company’s image—potentially leading to a moral panic.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
He had told himself, as he walked to see his father, that any show of emotions, any hint of final leave-taking could imperil the escape.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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