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dangerous

[deyn-jer-uhs, deynj-ruhs] / ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs /


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I think that’s dangerous because we give it agency.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Shell companies are dangerous because they are used both by criminal organizations to evade sanctions and launder money and by the rich to avoid taxes.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Drinking too much water can also be dangerous, though severe cases are rare.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

At the time of the blaze, from which at least 20 people were rescued, work was under way to remove dangerous cladding.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

It was a good idea—they were trying to keep people away from what could be a very dangerous situation.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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