dicey

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Brian Katulis, a former national security official under both Democrat and Republican administrations, said Trump's threats came in the context of a "very dicey moment for the international order".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But the bill’s road to becoming law still looks dicey.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

And these are a little dicey to talk about, because these are unverified tips.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

But even in that uproarious context, there are plenty of ways that fans still edge into dicey territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

They fill their mind and hands with soap and repair and dicey confrontations because what is waiting for them, in a suddenly idle moment, is the seep of rage.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison