under threat

idiom

: by someone who has been threatened with harm
an action done under threat

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Americans’ financial freedom is under threat as debanking discussions continue in Washington. Penny Lee, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The group also welcomes others to join the protest movement, including those who support Ukraine in the war against Russia, federal workers whose jobs are under threat, and those who fear their Social Security benefits will soon be cut. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 That mission is now under threat, according to interviews with seven CISA employees and another person familiar with the matter, all of whom requested anonymity to avoid reprisals. Eric Geller, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025 Advocates worry a $9 million federal grant earmarked to help the Richmond region address homelessness could be under threat as a result of the Trump administration's ongoing federal government cuts. Karri Peifer, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under threat

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“Under threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20threat. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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