Definition of threatened
: having an uncertain chance of continued survival a threatened species; specifically : likely to become an endangered species
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North Korea's missile tests aren't seen as such a concern because China itself doesn't feel threatened, Mr. Niu said.
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There is data that seem to indicate that more people are struck by lightning when there are actually fewer lightning strokes, because people feel less threatened, so even though the thunderstorms chance might be low the lightning danger may be high.
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While these acts may leave cause for concern, the general public should not feel threatened.
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And then, almost inevitably, the Communist Party begins to feel threatened and shuts it down.
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And because customers can buy foods and bulk items like toilet paper from a single retailer, discount retailers such as Costco, Target and Walmart should feel threatened, too.
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And because customers can buy foods and bulk items like toilet paper from a single retailer, discount retailers such as Costco, Target and Walmart should feel threatened, too.
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And because customers can buy foods and bulk items like toilet paper from a single retailer, discount retailers such as Costco, Target and Walmart should feel threatened, too.
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And because customers can buy foods and bulk items like toilet paper from a single retailer, discount retailers such as Costco, Target and Walmart should feel threatened, too.
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First Known Use of threatened
1960
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