peril
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“The Sheep Detectives” is both a powerful story about mourning and a warning against the peril of mindwiping inconvenient histories.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Chip stocks have driven meteoric gains over the past two months but the landscape is changing, putting the most recent rally in peril.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“Got to maintain the vigilance on these voluntary agreements. At peril, we go back to our old ways,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It’s a maxim investors ignore at their peril.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
She had conquered—had triumphed over the most deadly peril.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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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