threatened

Example Sentences

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According to the arborist, he threatened to cut the roots — something the arborist warned could kill the tree.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Other industries External link are threatened by potential shortages, too.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I’m trying to remember if there’s been a moment like that where I felt threatened for your character.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

During a wretched run between December and January, Palace's season threatened to unravel, both on and off the pitch.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He wrapped his arms around the trunk of a firmly rooted tree, the wind rushing so fiercely it threatened to pull the whiskers from his face.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman