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treacherous

[trech-er-uhs] / ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs /




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The road ahead looks treacherous for Bass, the first sitting L.A. mayor to be forced into a runoff since 2005.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the final round of a major, he had avoided just the type of treacherous situations that held back his one-gloved competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

"Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening," the NWS said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Of course, my treacherous tears arrived as soon as the heavy door closed behind me.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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