threat
Example Sentences
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The scammers built a tool that could manage their fraud operations from top to bottom, according to Gary Warner, director of threat intelligence at DarkTower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
His threat came after Iran warned the shaky ceasefire in their three-month war was "practically meaningless" following the latest strikes by the United States, which saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Let’s take this post claim by claim and threat by threat.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“And even if it was—I mean, it’s not right and all that. But it wouldn’t be a threat to our family.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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