in peril

Example Sentences

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If banks and other financial institutions have borrowed too much and don’t have enough capital, a rise in interest rates can place them in peril.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

JetBlue is often cited as one of the airlines in peril from the current squeeze of rising fuel costs and potentially reluctant consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

That longevity is always in peril if the sketches aren’t funny.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"When world leaders forget this truth, all are in peril," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Now the time was anxious, and the host was in peril.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien