perilous
Example Sentences
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A U.S.-China conflict would be perilous for both nations, and the ultimate outcome isn’t inevitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly perilous situation," he said.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In terror, we throw trillions of dollars at artificial intelligence hoping, in the process, to cure it of hallucinations perilous to humanity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The latest trailer, shared by Universal Studios, has stoked excitement and given fans a closer look at the Greek hero and his perilous and, at times, fantastical journey.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
When Sir Francis Drake first navigated through this perilous strait in 1578, it took him sixteen days and cost him four of his ships.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing perilous
The Star-Spangled Banner
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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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