growing menace

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

Refers to a threat that is becoming larger or more significant over time.

menaceADJECTIVE + menace

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growing

Examples (10)

  • The growing menace of drug abuse is a serious concern for public health.
  • Cybersecurity experts warned about the growing menace of ransomware attacks.
  • Pollution has become a growing menace to marine life and ecosystems.
  • The uncontrolled spread of misinformation poses a growing menace to democratic societies.
  • Failure to address climate change will lead to a growing menace of natural disasters.
  • The government is trying to combat the growing menace of organized crime.
  • Neglect can turn a small problem into a growing menace if not dealt with promptly.
  • A lack of education often contributes to the growing menace of poverty in certain regions.
  • The rapid development of AI without proper regulation could present a growing menace.
  • The international community must unite to confront the growing menace of global terrorism.