as in endangered
to place in danger
you don't want to gamble with your life, so buckle up
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Throughout these ups and downs, thousands of people have tuned into the nest livestream, which has become a powerful tool to educate the public about the precarious life of bald eagles, which are endangered in California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026 -
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump earlier had threatened military action if Iran carried out mass executions of prisoners or killed peaceful demonstrators during a crackdown on protests that began in late December.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gambled (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambled%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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