precariousness
- a word derived from precarious.
Example Sentences
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"It's evidence of the precariousness of the situation," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s a reminder about the precariousness of life and the protection you need to take care of your loved ones.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Saudi Arabia is especially sensitive to the increasing precariousness of the situation, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
The precariousness of the deal was highlighted even before the fighting stopped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
It was why part of her, at least, didn’t mind the life they’d always lived, their thrift-store clothes, their salvaged beds and chairs, the shifting precariousness of it all.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
