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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield
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Recent Examples of hazard
Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Notably, these hazard zones include the regions where the Palisades and Eaton Fires are burning.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Rebuilding Gaza may cost $15B just for housing, official says
The enormous toll of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza won't be known until well after the war is over, but the chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund is willing to hazard a monetary guess: at least $15 billion.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
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Overall, the department – and the secretary who leads it – is charged with protecting the nation from all hazards.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Notably, these hazard zones include the regions where the Palisades and Eaton Fires are burning.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed and South 8 executives would not hazard a guess as to when Porsche might eventually integrate the technology into its batteries.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Rebuilding Gaza may cost $15B just for housing, official says
The enormous toll of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza won't be known until well after the war is over, but the chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund is willing to hazard a monetary guess: at least $15 billion.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024
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The Maryland Stadium Authority has not been made aware of any specific or credible threat impacting M&T Bank Stadium or the upcoming game, according to MSA Vice President for Public Safety and Security Vern Conaway Jr.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Minutes before the attack, Fedorov had warned of a threat of high-speed missiles and devastating glide bombs being fired at the Zaporizhzhia region.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The curse of the Grand Slam floater One of these days Naomi Osaka’s luck with Grand Slam draws is going to change, but Thursday was not that day.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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New research on mice indicates that early life luck can influence adult success, particularly in competitive environments.Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Smith also defended the prosecution by arguing that Trump endangered the right to vote and have that vote counted.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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According to Pygmy Hippo Conservation, the hippo species, native to West Africa, was declared endangered in 1993, when only 2,000–2,500 individuals remained in the wild.Luke Chinman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Talent Will Flee Rather Than Return To Office Companies enforcing strict RTO policies risk losing top talent to competitors offering more flexible hybrid or remote arrangements.William Arruda, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Worse, such a move could risk rolling back the refugee and asylum protections that remain critical for tens of millions of vulnerable people.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The way fire and smoke alter the world provides fascinating visual drama, but this is worthless compensation for the accompanying danger.Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the extra chance, Winston hit Cedric Tillman for the decisive touchdown.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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But, Merriman seems to believe there's a chance that Sanders' father and head coach, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, could play a role in repeating history with the same team from 21 years ago.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The proposal comes as California legislators are shoring up legal resources in anticipation of litigation with incoming President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withhold disaster aid relief for wildfires like the ongoing infernos in Los Angeles.Lia Russell and, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Yass has reportedly threatened to stop donating to Congress members who support the ban against TikTok, which would threaten his multi-billion dollar investment in the app.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But all of that is thrown into chaos when Amy is in a car accident that leaves her with a traumatic brain injury.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Local officials have increasingly encouraged residents to take public transit, bike and carpool in a bid to reduce traffic and the risk of accidents.Shawna Chen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazard. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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