as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
window washing can indeed be a parlous occupation on a skyscraper
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Recent Examples of parlous
The challenge in Arizona will be especially fraught given the parlous condition of the Arizona Republican Party.
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The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2024
Its parlous finances have forced all but a handful of its greatest generation to leave.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
Neither Lebanon nor, by extension, Hezbollah can afford another major war with Israel, particularly under the current parlous circumstances.
—Hussein Ibish, The New Republic, 24 Oct. 2023
Sadly, the international community, including the United States under President Donald Trump, has largely been indifferent to the parlous state of democracy in Pakistan and failed to put pressure on the military.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2020
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The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2024
Its parlous finances have forced all but a handful of its greatest generation to leave.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
Neither Lebanon nor, by extension, Hezbollah can afford another major war with Israel, particularly under the current parlous circumstances.
—Hussein Ibish, The New Republic, 24 Oct. 2023
Sadly, the international community, including the United States under President Donald Trump, has largely been indifferent to the parlous state of democracy in Pakistan and failed to put pressure on the military.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlous
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Road conditions could also be dangerous in the region.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Being inconsistent with genocide allegations sets a dangerous precedent.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Public housing residents have also raised concerns about hazardous conditions inside Housing Authority buildings — including mold, gun violence, and rodent and bug infestations.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, the NWS said.Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unilateral action is both perilous and economically unsustainable.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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As perilous as 2024 has been for people who make games, it's offered a diverse bounty for those who play them.James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Market timing is a risky game and often a fool’s errand.Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The riskier side of X operates in the vein of Backpage.com, where creators use the app to promote their work, engage with fans, and find gigs.Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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Quality dropped like a stone and serious wine drinkers lost interest.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Yellowstone ranch, the single most important thing in the world of this show, has never been in a more precarious position.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the ever more precarious House, Republicans will have to avoid any defections until special elections replace the members joining the Trump administration.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Parlous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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