variants
also perilled
as in endangered
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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Trump expected Pence to go along with his post-election efforts to retain the White House, which endangered Pence and many members of Congress in the process.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The country has more than 6,000 native species, 432 of which are considered endangered.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the lawsuit, lawyers for the state and the city said the move breached the principles of the US Constitution and risked stoking new unrest.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lawrence added overlooking war and strife in a far-off land risked the same happening at home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Periled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periled. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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