threat
Example Sentences
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"There is still an ongoing threat to public safety," the Orange County Fire Authority said separately, in a post on X.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“Now the footprint of that would be smaller. … That threat is why we’re still holding those evacuation orders in place.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
In a submission to the government consultation, they argue that it ranks with smoking as a threat - and say doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
However, new research from the University of Vaasa in Finland suggests AI may actually help employees become more engaged and adaptable when they view the technology as a useful partner rather than a threat.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
As an island nation with more than 18,000 miles of coastline, sea-level rise as a result of climate change is a very real threat to Japan.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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