variants
also perilling
as in endangering
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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In addition to the molestation case, Joseph and Kendra were both charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Both Joseph and Kendra Duggar have been charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and four counts of false imprisonment in Arkansas, the Tontitown Police Department announced March 20.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The pedestrian was transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An oil spill could quickly carry pollutants to nearby coasts and rivers, threatening ecosystems and communities that depend on fishing and mangroves.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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The legislation would only allow local budgets to grow by 3% or the rate of inflation — whichever is lower — from one year to the next without risking a protest petition challenge.—
Matthew Kelly
April 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Periling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periling. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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