peril

Example Sentences

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How he overcame his only moment of real peril underlined the effectiveness of his serve.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I hope his story can be remembered not because of its tragedy, but because it demanded a future where people deserving refuge are not thrown into peril.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Ukraine knows the peril and the challenge better than anyone else.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"But Arctic warming, driven by fossil fuels, puts us all in peril," said Wolf.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Later, when the dragon had grown too large to stay here safely, Aaron faced great peril to send it back to the rest of its kind.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville