threaten
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Prediction markets threaten sports betting by bypassing state regulations, impacting traditional sportsbook revenue.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
And they have watched how Iran’s low-cost drones have been able to threaten the U.S.’s heavily fortified Gulf allies—a potential advantage for China in a Taiwan contingency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
He said the City Council’s efforts to address housing affordability will create problems down the road and threaten rent-stabilized apartments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Some farmers might reduce fertilizer application due to high costs, which could threaten yields in the fall, driving up crop and animal feed prices.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“Mr. Weasley, I’m sorry, but isn’t it worth investigating? If Malfoy wants something fixing, and he needs to threaten Borgin to get it done, it’s probably something Dark or dangerous, isn’t it?”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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