treacherous

Example Sentences

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His Arctic expedition had begun successfully, even as the Advance sailed some of the most treacherous waters on the planet.

From Literature

A 70-year-old man died Tuesday after falling from a cliff along California’s treacherous Devil’s Slide, an oceanside stretch in Pacifica known for steep terrain that has led to several fatal accidents.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Weather Service said blizzard conditions would "quickly materialize" from Maryland up to southeastern New England, making travel "extremely treacherous."

From Barron's

“Sharply reduced visibility will make travel extremely treacherous across these areas.”

From Barron's

Tuesday, setting off a challenging rescue operation in treacherous, remote, freezing conditions, eventually reaching the six survivors around 5:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times