imperiled

Example Sentences

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The low-lying island is seriously threatened by rising sea levels, and has been a strong voice on the international stage for impoverished countries imperiled by climate change.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The dispute imperiled funding that was deemed essential for Southern California’s resurgent defense and aerospace sectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He imperiled the entire world order to end up with the status quo.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

This is not to say that the pizza industry is entirely blameless for its imperiled status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

This is the second lesson of Blink: understanding the true nature of instinctive decision making requires us to be forgiving of those people trapped in circumstances where good judgment is imperiled.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell