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dangerous

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


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The mites also spread dangerous viruses such as Deformed Wing Virus and Acute Bee Paralysis Virus by injecting them directly into a bee's bloodstream.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The campaign, which made Bukele hugely popular, has resulted in a dramatic decrease in crime, turning El Salvador from one of Latin America's most dangerous countries to one of its safest.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

And data analyses by ProPublica showed that sepsis rates and blood transfusions spiked among miscarrying women after the ban went into effect — an indicator of dangerous delays in care across the state.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Under that program, American nuclear specialists and laboratory equipment, such as X-ray machines, scales and glove boxes for handling dangerous material, can be sent abroad to extract plutonium or highly enriched uranium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

And trying to keep people from their jobs, from the livelihoods that put food on their plate and a roof over their heads, was as dangerous as the mountain next door.

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




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