under threat

idiom

: by someone who has been threatened with harm
an action done under threat

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Indigenous Tribes’ ancestral homelands and hunting grounds could be under threat of mining, clear cutting, or development without consultation because of this decision. Ryan Gellert, Time, 9 Sep. 2025 NurPhoto via Getty Images The future of international and grassroots football is under threat from climate risks like extreme heat, flooding and wildfires, according to a new analysis. Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Another key resource, CalFresh — California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — is also under threat. Casey Castillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 Nvidia's moat is under threat by other artificial intelligence chipmakers, according to Citi. Pia Singh, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under threat

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“Under threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20threat. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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