unsafe

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But it’s no use simply changing your environment if you are in a relationship that makes you feel on edge, uneasy or even psychologically unsafe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Many residents of Fisher Island—the second-wealthiest ZIP Code in the U.S. and home to about 800 residences—were happy to remove the fuel depot, which they consider unsightly and environmentally unsafe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Residents of a Clackmannanshire village where 60 homes have been evacuated due to "ground movement" have told BBC News they were given minutes to leave their properties amid reports of "unsafe structures".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But when he saw the trailer, he noted that because it was leaning, it was unsafe to use.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers