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treacherous

[trech-er-uhs] / ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs /




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He has investigated the agendas of powerful fossil fuel billionaires, delved into epic feuds pitting some of the world's largest energy companies against each other, and revealed how drillers navigate a treacherous political landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

A 70-year-old man died Tuesday after falling from a cliff along California’s treacherous Devil’s Slide, an oceanside stretch in Pacifica known for steep terrain that has led to several fatal accidents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Six have been accounted for, but mountain rescue teams battling treacherous conditions were still trying to reach them while also looking for the others, as snow continued to fall and daylight faded.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Woods will also face the mental pressure of long summit pushes, particularly navigating the treacherous icefall between Base Camp and Camp 1.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Ice layered the marble steps leading up to the Capitol, making the stairs treacherous.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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