perilous
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Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
“One of the most perilous times with siblings is when the last parent passes,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Despite his clout in Tehran, Vahidi now holds a perilous crown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
The Niger desert remains a major transit corridor for migrants from across West Africa trying to reach Europe, repeatedly defying the risks associated with the perilous journey.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I was haunted by the thought of Lola, the severity of that gaunt old painted face, her boldness of stride in the perilous high heels, her vitality, ducking into the Rolls.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing perilous
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 8–13
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