as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
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The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
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Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute winner shocked the soccer world and put Korea's hopes of qualification in jeopardy.
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Bikes on streets without bike lanes are a danger to bike riders.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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With just four months to go until Election Day, the House is having trouble with the basics of legislating – let alone moving the typical election-year messaging bills meant to drive up voter turnout.
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After Medina got into trouble with a Max Muncy double and Kyle Tucker walk — Tucker’s fourth of the game — Harris entered the game with two outs and struck out Tommy Edman to end the inning.
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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