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dangerous

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


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“ICE law enforcement officers are trained to use the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve dangerous situations to prioritize the safety of the public and our officers,” said Lauren Bis, a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Working conditions were dangerous, many miners were injured or killed, and the burning of coal contributed to climate change.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Collett said there was "no sound evidence" the re-inspection would have revealed the "dangerous crack or rope swing".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Banks lend to the private-credit market in at least seven ways, and there can be a dangerous layering effect, the Financial Stability Board, an international group of financial regulators, said in a report Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

I had no idea if there were any dangerous creatures around, but hunger was even surer to kill me, so I had to risk venturing inland.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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