as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
window washing can indeed be a parlous occupation on a skyscraper
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Recent Examples of parlous
Such parlous conditions have turned Syrian campuses into hotbeds of corruption and scientific fraud.
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Byrichard Stone, science.org, 23 Dec. 2024
The vibe in front of the White House was its own uniquely 2024 mix—part dance party, part lecture on the parlous state of democracy.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024
The movie examines the experiences of four Mexican journalists to illustrate the parlous state of the press in Mexico, where at least 165 journalists have been killed or gone missing since 1992.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The second reason why Starmer cannot ignore the parlous state of the union is the strong connection between power and prosperity.
—Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2024
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Byrichard Stone, science.org, 23 Dec. 2024
The vibe in front of the White House was its own uniquely 2024 mix—part dance party, part lecture on the parlous state of democracy.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024
The movie examines the experiences of four Mexican journalists to illustrate the parlous state of the press in Mexico, where at least 165 journalists have been killed or gone missing since 1992.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The second reason why Starmer cannot ignore the parlous state of the union is the strong connection between power and prosperity.
—Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlous
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Many of the surf zone fatalities occur when distant hurricanes send swells to shore that create dangerous conditions at the coast, such as strong surf and rip currents, the hurricane center stated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Both teams possess forwards who are dangerous when running in behind defences.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Specialized drivers transporting hazardous materials or oversized loads can earn $75,750–$118,600 per year, while owner-operators may make $85,000–$100,000, excluding maintenance expenses.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The plane was removed from the water by 10 a.m., per ABC 9. Crews are working to contain a hazardous materials incident related to the plane incident.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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Approaching the station was deemed too risky for Wilmore and Williams, aboard Starliner, as well as for the astronauts on the $100 billion space station.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to Lowe, we’re all regularly exposed to microplastics daily—and other products are likely far riskier than a stick of gum.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Age restrictions could impact the positives that social media brings, and still fall short of solving its more serious issues.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The most serious charge carries up to 10 years in prison, while the others have a five-year maximum term.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Join 1 other in the comments View Comments The tariffs in place and the uncertainty from the ones Trump has yet to announce have already dragged down the US economy at a precarious time, when a growing share of consumers are struggling financially.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Boston Fire Department officials said in the same news conference that the driver was stuck in a precarious position inside of the truck’s cab.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Parlous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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