life-threatening
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Definition(s):
- (adj) causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Usage(s):
- The goal is to prevent any new life-threatening clots from forming in the bloodstream.
Quotes
- Nash was in critical condition Tuesday with "life-changing, if not life-threatening," injuries to her face and hands, Mayor Dannel Malloy said.on Feb 16, 2009 By: Dannel Malloy Source: FOXNews
- "It was a depressing situation, but at the same time I was up because we had discovered it," Griffey said. "The doctor told me it wasn't life-threatening. That was the big thing."on Jun 17, 2010 By: Ken Griffey Jr Source: The Associated Press
- Mabbutt told the Victoria Derbyshire programme on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Paul does have these self-destructive urges, which do put him in a life-threatening situation, and if we're not careful this could lead to a serious tragedy."on Jun 3, 2008 By: Gary Mabbutt Source: Tyrone Today
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