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[thret] / θrɛt /


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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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