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Which 1986 action film features the famous line, "That's right...I am dangerous"?

dangerous

[dayn-jer-uhs, daynj-ruhs] / ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəs /


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It’s not dangerous to take if you don’t exercise, but you won’t see as much benefit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

To women of a certain mood, though, it confirms what we already know: that a bear is preferable company to thoughtless, dangerous people.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

The trend continues today, particularly in the Sunbelt, now the most dangerous region of the country for pedestrians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Bruno Fernandes: Overhit a free-kick in a dangerous position and sent it out for a throw, then booked for late tackle on Muharemovic.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

She knew that if I thought it was important then it was bound to be dangerous, too.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler


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