under threat

idiom

: by someone who has been threatened with harm
an action done under threat

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Sign up for Tech Policy Maria Curi Jan 28, 2025 Science and tech under threat with federal grant pause The White House budget office has ordered a pause of all federal grants and loans, a sweeping move that could impact tech and science programs across the country. Maria Curi, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025 Transgender lives are under threat everyday, not just in the sense of outright violence, but also as enemies of a legal system seemingly intent on eradicating their very being. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025 First, the victim is contacted by a fake tech support agent or bank representative claiming their account is under threat. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 As a result, we are now faced with a much worse scenario, in which even routine vaccination is under threat. Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for under threat 

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“Under threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20threat. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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