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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Cavazos says this work — chasing leads or even, at times, following ICE agents — to alert the community can be hard, especially now that the Department of Homeland Security regularly accuses groups like Cavazos' of interfering with their jobs and endangering the lives of immigration officers.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Thomas also faces two misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and recklessly endangering another person, records show.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Avoid an infestation by using a natural method to get rid of the eggs, larvae, and adult carpet beetles without risking harm to children or pets.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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No more going over your lashes repeatedly and risking damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Periling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periling. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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