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He said the judgment to remove or leave a tree can be precarious.

It's a startling admission - a year after winning a record six Brit Awards in a single night, Raye still worries about the precarious nature of success.

From BBC

But in his first monologue back following the show’s six-day suspension, he at least proved he understands what needs to be said at this crucial, precarious moment in history.

From Salon

And it can be the difference between hope and dejection at what is a very precarious time for most families.

"The world is dividing into two camps, and South Korea is positioned right on the border," he said, noting his country's "truly precarious location" next to China and Russia.

From BBC

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