precariously
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Chunks of broken concrete hang precariously from the damaged upper floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Oil supplies in the SPR stand precariously close to what could be a limit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
A set of silver scales appears on the table between the cards, balancing precariously, each side piled with diamonds that sparkle in the candlelight.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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