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

We dismiss or ignore such language at our own moral peril.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He needed a dose of imminent peril to get his head straight.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo