as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner
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Varnado had been previously arrested on March 25, 2024, on domestic violence charges that included second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor, court records show.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Patients with depression also have a higher risk of these skin conditions, according to 2024 research.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cheeky corner goal, Ronaldo Show rumbles on The humble international friendly has the jeopardy of a tea party and a little while ago, UEFA put it out to grass.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Between the lines: If federal student borrowing is put in jeopardy, some may turn to private loans, which can be harder to access and more complicated.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, as more and more sun tea recipes have popped up across the Internet, so have warnings about its potential danger.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Rooms that open with an old-fashioned key — or worse, rooms with no locks — are a sign of trouble.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But remember the difference in this administration from the first one, Mike Flynn, who was his National Security advisor at the time, Waltz now in trouble.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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