threatened

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Already though, there’s been positive signs for the island foxes and the western snowy plover, a threatened shorebird that has a year-round population on Santa Rosa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

U.S. stock futures fell ahead of CPI report and as President Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There were also concerns for a local population of marsh fritillary, one of the UK's most threatened butterfly species.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors also took heart from news that Iran and Israel said Monday they had halted hostilities after exchanging strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

My fear is exposure, and that’s exactly what I’m being threatened with now, a threat disguised as a reward.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse