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menace

[men-is] / ˈmɛn ɪs /




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Despite the high stakes, I was an absolute menace.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

His Clark Kent-esque transformation, from unimposing nice guy — “the nicest guy in the entire world,” Casparius said — to smirking menace whenever the day needs saving is the stuff of comic book legends.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

It is especially a menace to anyone invested in securities such as longer-term Treasury bonds, which are “safe” in name only.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Lynagh was a menace in the first half and Menoncella has grit to go with his considerable guile and grace.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Instantly, in total silence, both dæmons sprang around, becoming wolves: mad light eyes, bare white teeth, menace in every line.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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