life-threatening
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The National Hurricane Center said the worst of Rachel was over but "hazardous coastal conditions" could persist for days, with the highest waves coinciding with high tides, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
“These waves, combined with an incoming long-period southerly swell, will cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions,” the National Hurricane Center said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Fla., Friday night, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds and the possibility of life-threatening flooding to the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
"I was in shock, but as soon as they said it wasn't life-threatening, that was it. It was just one gear - and that was go."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Whenever Keisha showed worrisome symptoms, the Merritts acted as if it was a life-threatening emergency, which made me feel left out.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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