threatens

Example Sentences

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"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

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

That threatens to put more pressure on American households already feeling the squeeze from higher prices and further complicates the Federal Reserve’s battle against persistent inflation under incoming Chair Kevin Warsh.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Shares have soared 22% in May alone, extending their 2026 climb to more than 50%, a rally that comes even as the Middle East war threatens to lift production costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The pastor's voice is ice water on my soul, and the wave of fear I've been fighting to hold back threatens to drown me.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland