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perilously

[per-uh-luhs-lee] / ˈpɛr ə ləs li /




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Perilously perched just four points above the Premier League relegation zone following the 4-1 home loss, Spurs have a multitude of issues to resolve.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Perilously mixing business and pleasure is a common—and devastating—theme throughout the whole series.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2020

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Perilously close to seeing their bid for a second consecutive Stanley Cup put in serious jeopardy, the Blackhawks are in need of a little showtime.

From Chicago Tribune • May 26, 2014

Perilously close to the border with Germany, Metz has changed hands many times.

From The Guardian • Apr. 6, 2010

Perilously positioned on the thin wooden headboard of the bed, a bottle of STA- WET gel.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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