under threat
phrase
: by someone who has been threatened with harm
an action done under threat
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Narrative podcasts are under threat primarily because of high production costs, a shift in listener habits toward video formats, and the difficulty of standing out in a crowded market.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But those who think opportunity is only for a few feel democracy, too, is under threat.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But those who think opportunity is only for a few feel democracy, too, is under threat.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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“Under threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20threat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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