perils

Example Sentences

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On the one hand, I understand the perils of lifestyle creep.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Watch the cautionary tale about the perils of the transfer portal turn into a fairy-tale comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even couples who make it well into a marriage contend with all the perils born from romance gone stale, including the functional discord clumsily realized in the sight-gag metaphor of “The Miniature Wife.”

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s true that smartphones pose some perils to young people—though the science is mixed, there’s some evidence that they disrupt sleep quality and might exacerbate depression and anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

More broadly, scientific research does exist that supports the value of teaching the arts and humanities—and the perils of de-emphasizing them.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove