be dangerous

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Arendt had written her dissertation on St. Augustine, who held curiosity to be dangerous, often tempting one to sin because of an insatiable hunger for one sight after another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

John: Acquired from France two years ago, it may be dangerous to discount him out of hand.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2023, the FDA placed 19 peptides in Category 2, which already included a handful of substances the agency considered to be dangerous.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

While these approaches worked, they raised safety concerns because the materials can be dangerous if inhaled during manufacturing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Junior warned me that finding the Msaidizi would be dangerous.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas