threaten

Example Sentences

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“We must demand transparency and accountability, especially when billions are being funneled into contracts that threaten the safety and dignity of Californians,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Combined, these threaten to cause major disruption in the asset class.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The Iran war’s shipping disruptions and surging energy costs threaten India’s economy, according to the Indian government’s economic report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But the significance of these cases runs deeper: They threaten the legal architecture that has allowed Big Tech to reap trillions of dollars in profits with little risk of consequence in court.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

But also like she might threaten to announce it to the world if I do.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden