be dangerous

Example Sentences

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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

"The currents, which can be dangerous here, swept them away," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

But UConn will return Sarah Strong and Blanca Quiñonez, South Carolina has Edwards back and Texas has another year of Madison Booker, and other up-and-coming squads like Michigan and USC will be dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But I know it would be dangerous to keep it, so I throw it away.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood