under threat

phrase

: by someone who has been threatened with harm
an action done under threat

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Former child soldiers describe being abducted by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, shackled and ordered to fire on warplanes and civilians, under threat of beatings or death. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The fires have knocked out power to more than 13,000 homes, and up to 5,000 structures in the area are under threat. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The iconic queen conch, unofficial mascot of the Florida Keys, is under threat — and federal officials missed a deadline to help protect it. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 31 July 2026 The Devil, a native marsupial unique to Tasmania, is under threat from Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD) which is decimating numbers throughout Tasmania. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under threat

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“Under threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20threat. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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