Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

An impending heatwave has threatened to stow away — or rather, further preserve — countless tins of anchovies.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The tech surge has coincided with a persistent spike in energy prices, which has threatened several major Asian economies that rely on oil shipments from the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The race to build that technology has led to a memory-chip supply crunch that has threatened to drive up the costs of things like electronics.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Max Verstappen has threatened to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations for next year are blocked.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“That is what everybody would like to know. If they won’t come, the Prime Minister has threatened to ask Mr. Khrushchev for help.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver