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perilous

[per-uh-luhs] / ˈpɛr ə ləs /


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His team's work is as perilous as it is vital.

From BBC

For Allen, after years of street protests decrying the killings of Philando Castile and George Floyd, he’s already writing for his Nur-D project, documenting this perilous, invigorating moment of resisting ICE in his city.

From Los Angeles Times

California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous, yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur.

From Los Angeles Times

The rush to judgment on the basis of online video is tempting but perilous, and I am reluctant to join it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Millions of people across the country are expecting a dangerous winter storm that will bring plummeting temperatures, rain, snow and perilous icy conditions.

From MarketWatch