Example Sentences

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Along with gaseous reactive nitrogen, satellites burning up as they re-enter the atmosphere at the end of their lives leave tiny particles of aluminum oxide, imperilling the still-recovering ozone layer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

Jebabli, the National Guard official, denied imperilling migrants and said Coastguards were increasingly threatened at sea when stopping migrant boats.

From Reuters • May 4, 2023

Officials held the robot for 10 days, imperilling plans to show her work at the Great Pyramid of Giza on Thursday.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2021

It may be offering the movies a short-term fix by imperilling their long-term health.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2019

“There are no others,” persisted Mr. Murray desperately, imperilling his own safety for the cause.

From Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker by Bryant, Marguerite