threat
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His boycott threat could end up being a blow to tournament organisers.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system remains mildly activated for long periods rather than switching off after an immediate threat has passed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Considered a title threat, Oregon was coming off a humbling loss to Oklahoma State, which won a single game last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Herbert had to pounce on the loose ball and the threat was thwarted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
After all my hours of watching, I’d learned that was how to show I wasn’t a threat.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
But amid federal immigration enforcement threats, many are losing hope for a degree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The AI giant published a proposal today suggesting that countries worldwide should set common measures for evaluating forthcoming self-improving AI systems and share emerging threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
However, Purser cautioned that setting up an effective evaluator system won’t be sufficient to catch all AI threats, as unforeseen risks will inevitably emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
He argues that the UK, in common with many European nations, has very low levels of psychological preparedness, and that authorities are not being candid about the looming threats.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Shemira, the act of guarding our dead, was one of our oldest burial traditions, dating back to the days when desecration and vermin were true threats.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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