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Noun
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Furthermore, economically advantaged families have been found to address digital media concerns by having open conversations about values and media use, while economically disadvantaged families focus more on potential hazards in their physical surroundings.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026 -
It is also equipped with the Watchit Eye system, which uses AI to detect obstacles and hazards.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The crisis dominated headlines for months, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of vaping, particularly among young people.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four years ago, the EU received a crash course in the perils of foreign fossil fuel dependence.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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King Charles has been vocal about sustainability and the perils and consequences of climate change for decades.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Economic hardships are seen across the city, and these devices remove an option for many to make a living.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shipwrecks are frequent along these routes, particularly in the western Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors, where thousands of migrants risk their lives each year fleeing conflict, poverty and climate-related hardships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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