treacherous
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The largest U.S. banks have enough capital to continue lending to households and businesses through even the most treacherous economic conditions, the Federal Reserve said after running its annual stress test.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
He had been presumed dead – yet another life claimed by Everest's treacherous slopes.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In the final round of a major, he had avoided just the type of treacherous situations that held back his one-gloved competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Although only 30 people had made it to the gig because of the treacherous weather conditions, the hotel’s booker had seen enough: He offered the Stones a regular gig.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
“But in front of the sands, curved from the rocks at one end to the cliffs at the other, is a maze of rocky reef—a treacherous, sword-sharp, boat-ripping reef.”
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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