threatened
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Most of the global targets they set four years ago -- from tackling invasive species to conserving 30 percent of land and oceans, slashing pollution and protecting threatened species -- are off-track.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
World affairs seldom provide easy answers, however, and developments elsewhere have threatened to undermine his efforts to bring down fuel prices before they provide any political benefit.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Among the flowers were several threatened species, adding ecological significance to the seasonal spectacle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Oil futures surged 3.6% to $91.49 a barrel after Iran struck a vessel near Qatar and Hurricane Isaias threatened U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Just for that, I’m not going to tell you what Chip and I found out,” Katherine threatened.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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