life-threatening
adjective
life-threat·en·ing
ˈlīf-ˌthre-tᵊn-iŋ 
-ˌthret-niŋ
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal
a life-threatening disease/condition
The injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
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As the victims, some as young as 14 years old, recover from their injuries – none life-threatening – police are asking the public for any information or videos to help lead them to a suspect.
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The new protocol does not affect some groups of migrants, such as unaccompanied children or those facing life-threatening emergencies, as well as those with CBP One appointments, according to DHS.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department posted on X, the former Twitter.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2024
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Maria Masters, Health, 9 June 2024
As the victims, some as young as 14 years old, recover from their injuries – none life-threatening – police are asking the public for any information or videos to help lead them to a suspect.
—Jillian Sykes, CNN, 9 June 2024
The new protocol does not affect some groups of migrants, such as unaccompanied children or those facing life-threatening emergencies, as well as those with CBP One appointments, according to DHS.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department posted on X, the former Twitter.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2024
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life-threatening
adjective
life-threat·en·ing
ˈlīf-ˌthret-ən-iŋ
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal
life-threatening injuries
a life-threatening allergic reaction
life-threatening arrhythmia
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