threatens

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Switzerland’s economy continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, but the war in Iran threatens to derail the country’s recovery in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

China's campaign of keeping tabs on dissidents around the world is motivated by the belief that criticism threatens the country's stability, said Claire Chu, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The Bank of Canada this week highlighted a lack of capacity at the country’s main marine terminals that policymakers say threatens to thwart trade-diversification efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Excessive indebtedness threatens sovereignty and limits the capacity to act," said Merz, whose comments were likely also directed to a domestic political audience.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"As f-far as that g-goes, we could use another b-boy. Nick's golden voice threatens to turn b-bass any day now, and his b-beard to betray him."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood