peril
Example Sentences
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People fleeing persecution because of their political beliefs, gender or sexuality, and how they pray will face certain peril.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
His exit foreshadows the peril to come at Sunnyside Daycare.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
But the federal sign-off does not end the deal's legal peril.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Gunn is the current favourite, but if the past two decades have told us anything about Gordon it's that you write him off at your peril.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Each fisherman had found himself in peril more than once, and all had lost friends or brothers.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary lists containing peril
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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