perilous

Example Sentences

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However, as Barron’s has written, the memory market is prone to cycles of boom and bust, meaning it could be perilous for investors to chase the rally higher.

From Barron's

Her words were echoed by the masseuse, who also warned that the current situation was perilous, telling the BBC: "There's so much fear in the streets and in our homes."

From BBC

As their perilous and ultimately futile journey continues, Ishmaelle and the monk become closer, somehow finding the words to speak to each other across the ocean of linguistic difference between English and Chinese.

From Los Angeles Times

Last October, I decided to make the perilous journey through all five “Scary Movie” films after realizing that I’d never seen a single one in its entirety — only a collection of well-known bits.

From Salon

What happens next isn’t clear, as the U.S. faces the prospect of overseeing Venezuela during a perilous moment.

From The Wall Street Journal