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precariously
[ pri-kair-ee-uhs-lee ]
adverb
- in an unstable, uncertain, or insecure way:
The two archrivals sit precariously balanced at the top of the league, either one likely to fall in the standings at any time.
- in a way that is dependent on the will of others:
They live precariously, subject to arrest by immigration authorities, and with taxes withheld from paychecks that they cannot reclaim.
- in a way that is risky or dangerous; perilously:
He steadies the canoe as his son stands precariously in the bow, aiming his spear toward the river.
Other 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precariously1
Example Sentences
In March 2024, Nottingham Forest were teetering precariously above the Premier League relegation zone following a points deduction, and out of both domestic cup competitions.
Living precariously in refugee camps, some say they want to go back to their country but complain that the Burundi-DR Congo border is closed.
They sit precariously just one point above Crystal Palace in the relegation spot and a 4-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday extended their winless run to seven matches.
“On July 13, 2022, Deputy Gardner rescued a baby from a suspect who was belligerently and defiantly holding the baby precariously and threatening to break the baby’s legs,” the suit alleges.
Landslides following torrential rains are not uncommon in the rainy season, with neighbourhoods precariously built on steep hillsides the worst hit.
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