treacherous

Example Sentences

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Answering that question is more treacherous than usual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Sharply reduced visibility will make travel extremely treacherous across these areas.”

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Tuesday, setting off a challenging rescue operation in treacherous, remote, freezing conditions, eventually reaching the six survivors around 5:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

With temperatures plummeting below freezing overnight, the combination of snow and ice could lead to treacherous conditions on untreated roads and pavements.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

“Not for myself,” he was muttering, trying to control his treacherous voice, “for another. I took it for another. There was no other way. I hoped you would not notice. I had to do it.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya