peril

Example Sentences

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But she says major parties ignore voters' continued drift to minor parties "at their peril".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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're living through a moment right now of grave peril," Fletcher said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Not for his passenger's sake, but to save his ship from the peril of the storm, the master shouted at once to the steersman to head westward toward the light.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin