Threaten in a sentence

A bad video game plot twist can threaten to undo everything that came before it – ruining everything.

Add to all that China's new assertiveness and Russian aggression in Ukraine, and it's plain there are rising geopolitical challenges on multiple fronts that threaten its status around the world.

A disclosure by an employee can relate to a conduct that is likely to result in the breakdown of justice, threaten the health or safety of a person or one that is likely to damage the environment.

Africa’s energy crisis is a Cape-to-Cairo devastation, with countries caught in the crosshairs of electricity shortages that have slowed economic growth and now threaten political careers.

After that incident, I wondered why I had a panic attack although the men did not even look at me, let alone bother or threaten me.

A further two similar harassment incidents occurred days later, one of which saw him threaten to kick the victim’s dog and cut his throat, as well as use vile homophobic insults.

Allowing the Melians to remain neutral would set a dangerous precedent and threaten Athenian hegemony.

Alongside Devos the Devastator, Klaw, and Huntara, Paibok helped found the Fearsome Foursome to threaten the Fantastic Four.

Although poorly managed trophy hunting can threaten some populations, overall it is far less of a danger than other problems such as habitat loss, land conversion and human-wildlife conflict.

Analysts at JPMorgan, on the other hand, stand with the majority and flag a rise of 25 basis points in part because postponing a move until May would threaten the Fed's inflation-fighting credibility.

And the owner of Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland is considering legal action to stop the plan she says threaten her £10 million renovation of the landmark.

Angela Hughes has been given the ban after a series of comments and behaviours towards pupils, which also saw her threaten to do "serious damage" and snatch a toybox off one child.

Anya Taylor-Joy plays Thomasin, the eldest daughter who is caught in the middle of the sinister forces that threaten her family.

Any potential partnership between Canada and India will hinge on Canada acknowledging India's territorial integrity and sovereignty and taking tangible action against elements within Canada that threaten India's rights.

A perpetually penniless theatrical producer and his pals are rehearsing a play they think will be a huge hit but their mounting hotel bills threaten to overwhelm the enterprise before opening night.

A regime that is allowed to commit genocide and violate international agreements with impunity is a regime that will be emboldened to continue to commit atrocity crimes and threaten others beyond its borders.

A Royal Navy destroyer has been sent to the Red Sea as attacks on commercial ships threaten global supply chains.

A single Threaten ETB effect can help turn the tide of a limited game, but it's situational and falls flat in multiplayer Commander games.

A small number of hate-filled people will not threaten our collective efforts to welcome newcomers and invite all people into our communities with appreciation and open hearts.

At one point, Anakin takes up a red lightsaber - and his influence seems to threaten to turn Ahsoka to the dark side as well.