threat

Example Sentences

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Bimco says that ships stuck in the Gulf are hoping to leave as soon as is safely possible, but won’t do so if there’s a threat of being attacked.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Some local officials and activists have begun to push back on data-center plans, objecting to the threat of utility cost increases and job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That he didn’t follow through makes issuing the threat, to begin with, a huge strategic blunder.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

During the hearing, Nexstar attorney Alexander Okuliar, argued against an injunction, saying the plaintiffs had failed to demonstrate that the merger posed an immediate threat to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But despite the real and devastating effects of the meltdown, forms of power other than nuclear fission may pose a greater threat to Japan.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland