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as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in chances
the uncertain course of events
it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail
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as in endangers
to place in danger
just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship
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as in risks
to take a chance on
was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield
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Noun
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But the biggest threats come from billionaire corporate land developers and scheming local government officials, eager to get their greedy hands on all that gorgeous acreage to build casinos, resort hotels, golf courses, and the like.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Authorities across the country are now issuing a warning to parents about the dangers that come from playing these types of games.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Some are concerned with the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His luck changed into Turn 1 as pole-sitter Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel, with the latter dropping back four places after being run off the track by his rival.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The owner does have the theoretical option to try to convince a court that building expenses or other circumstances justify a higher rent increase, but few owners will go to the trouble or expense.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Set in 1705 during the reign of Queen Anne, the series stars Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) as Nell Jackson, widowed and possessed of occasional supernatural skills whenever someone threatens her, courtesy of a fairy sprite named Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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But with benchmark Treasury yields rising sharply after the Fed meeting, the rate outlook threatens to undermine the momentum for stocks.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Designate a Safe Cutting Space – Set up a dedicated area for scissor use, free from distractions, to minimize the risk of accidents.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Over the years, this aircraft has had more than 21 major accidents and over 64 personnel killed and 93 injured.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Hazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazards. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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