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menace

[men-is] / ˈmɛn ɪs /




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This is also not to say that other terrorist organizations, namely the Islamic State, do not menace the U.S. or our allies.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Despite the high stakes, I was an absolute menace.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

His Clark Kent-esque transformation, from unimposing nice guy — “the nicest guy in the entire world,” Casparius said — to smirking menace whenever the day needs saving is the stuff of comic book legends.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Lynagh was a menace in the first half and Menoncella has grit to go with his considerable guile and grace.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Maddie hugged her knees, reeling with the magic and menace of that stolen flight.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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