serious peril

Frequency: 7.18.5 per million words

significant and worrying danger

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Examples (10)

  • The shipwrecked crew was in serious peril as the storm intensified.
  • Climate change puts many coastal cities in serious peril of flooding.
  • The explorers realized they were in serious peril when they ran out of water.
  • Without immediate intervention, the economy faces serious peril.
  • The mountain climber found himself in serious peril after the rope snapped.
  • Many endangered species are in serious peril of extinction.
  • The diplomat warned that the peace treaty was in serious peril.
  • Recent budget cuts have placed the project in serious peril.
  • Ignoring these safety protocols puts everyone in the building in serious peril.
  • The sudden fire placed several families in serious peril.