face peril

Frequency: 6.97.9 per million words

to confront or deal with a dangerous situation

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Examples (10)

  • We face the immediate peril of being bought out by another company.
  • These are the great perils facing the environment today.
  • Firefighters often face grave peril in the line of duty.
  • The explorers had to face the perils of the Arctic winter.
  • Democracy will face mortal peril if the election is compromised.
  • Small businesses face financial peril during a major recession.
  • No one should have to face such peril without support.
  • The hero was ready to face any peril to complete his quest.
  • Sailors must be prepared to face the perils of the open sea.
  • Our species faces the peril of extinction if we do not act now.