threaten
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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
And I think there is real danger in only ruling against him in cases that genuinely threaten judicial supremacy.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
There are still tricky obstacles that threaten to derail him - namely the trio of talented youngsters who remain in his half of the draw.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Several other factors threaten to knock New York’s international tourism recovery off course.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“Don’t threaten me, Big Tough Marine. Does Big Tough Marine have to pick on his family the day his son becomes the better man?”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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