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threat

[thret] / θrɛt /


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Now, the threat of an incursion by U.S. forces pushed Mexican authorities to take action, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times

The selloff accelerated Monday after a viral blog post about the threat posed by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

We need a high-low mix: smaller numbers of exquisite, expensive weapons for our smaller numbers of high-end threats, alongside a more affordable, more producible class of weapons for our larger number of lower-end threats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recognizing the threat is the first step to deterring it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Atletico nervously held the lead, aware of the visitors' threat, until Sorloth gave them some breathing room with his second of the night.

From Barron's