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treacherous

[trech-er-uhs] / ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs /




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Ceuta's regional president said at least 34 people have lost their lives in the treacherous dash into the territory.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Experts at Chester Zoo said they had to brave treacherous conditions and climb cliffs to return them to their natural home, which is part of the Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic ocean.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

WSJ: But lower toilets are harder, and therefore more treacherous, to get on and off of.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Software exposure had been the thing for investors to avoid after a treacherous start to the year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

And, most treacherous of all, they still had to bring down Hale.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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