as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
a hazardous journey across the arctic ice
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Recent Examples of hazardous
The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Once the evaluation process is complete, the company plans to scale production to thousands of units over the next three years, targeting manufacturers seeking to automate physically demanding and hazardous work.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Diving and high-altitude hikes often fall under a hazardous-activity exclusion.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Once the evaluation process is complete, the company plans to scale production to thousands of units over the next three years, targeting manufacturers seeking to automate physically demanding and hazardous work.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Diving and high-altitude hikes often fall under a hazardous-activity exclusion.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazardous
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Teri handled higher-value finds and saw that potentially dangerous items – like firearms and knives – got to the local sheriff’s office.
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Looking back through the sequence, Brazil have good numbers back and there is little need for anyone to overcommit — but a lazy tackle from behind leads to a free kick in a dangerous area.
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Thrown into the perilous odyssey of the quest for Europe, Gift recounts the memories that led to her departure.
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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The groups that brought the lawsuit said the rule would require students to forgo their studies or take out riskier private loans.
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Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Prosecutors said Anthony Edmond and Rafael Enriquez face the most serious charges, including conspiracy involving firearms trafficking, machineguns and drug trafficking.
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Green means habitable, yellow means moderately damaged, and red signifies that the building is unsafe.
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Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
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“Hazardous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazardous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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