threaten
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And now, the main teachers' union is holding a nationwide strike over pensions and conditions - and massive protests which threaten to close the main thoroughfares to the matches.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
U.S. affordability of fertilizer is slated to fall to its lowest level since 2022, and that will erode farmers’ incomes and threaten future crop yields, the World Bank said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s a spectacle that comes at a challenging moment for Hoover Dam, as experts warn that Lake Mead’s dwindling water levels could threaten the dam’s ability to generate hydropower.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“Epstein tried unsuccessfully to leverage a past relationship to threaten Mr. Gates,” a spokeswoman said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“You must prune yours, must you not, to keep it healthy? Cut away those parts that threaten the health of the rest.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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