prove hazardous

Frequency: 5.57.1 per million words

To turn out to be dangerous over time or after investigation.

hazardousVERB + hazardous

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Examples (10)

  • The new chemical compound proved hazardous after several lab tests.
  • Long-term exposure to the material has proved hazardous to workers' health.
  • Without proper safety checks, this mountain expedition could prove hazardous.
  • The unregulated dumping of industrial waste proved hazardous to the local ecosystem.
  • Investing in such a volatile market might prove hazardous to your financial stability.
  • The children's toy was recalled after it proved hazardous due to small, detachable parts.
  • Subsequent studies revealed that the drug did, in fact, prove hazardous with prolonged use.
  • Any journey through the desert can prove hazardous if you are unprepared for the extreme heat.
  • The ancient shortcut through the swamp proved hazardous for many travelers.
  • What was once considered a miracle substance eventually proved hazardous, leading to its ban.