life-threatening
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Derbyshire Police said four men and three women, aged between 36 and 52, suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries during the incident.
From BBC
The victims of the incident - four men and three women aged between 36 and 52 - all suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries during the incident.
From BBC
“That reality is difficult to share, but it’s important to be transparent that this condition has the potential to become life-threatening.”
From Los Angeles Times
The ingredients could cause a “life-threatening” drop in blood pressure when mixed with nitrates found in prescription drugs, according to the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’ve got to fix this, because the consequences can be life-threatening.”
From MarketWatch
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