hazard
noun
an unavoidable danger or risk, even though often foreseeable.
Example Sentences
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As it turned out, there were more hazards.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
There are hazards everywhere along a road course in cycling and it is impossible to control exactly what lies around any corner across a stage which could be in excess of 100 miles.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The program comes as young people in the state face worsening hazards fueled by climate change including extreme heat, wildfires and dangerous air pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
These blooms can contaminate seafood and create significant health hazards for people who consume or come into contact with affected marine environments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
I had read widely in revolutionary literature, had observed many Communists, white and black, and had learned to know the daily hazards they faced and the sacrifices they made.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
