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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of threatens in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of threatens in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of threatens in a Sentence

  1. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu:

    It's correct that we have taken precautions to protect our border. If there's any circumstance across the border that threatens Turkish security, orders to act have been given, (But) no one should have the expectation that Turkey will enter Syria tomorrow or in the near term.

  2. Dorit Rabinyan novel:

    The two heroes spend a winter overseas and manage to get to know each other in great detail, something that could not happen on the disputed land, perhaps their ability to surmount the obstacles of the Middle East conflict is what threatens the Education Ministry.

  3. Victor Hugo:

    Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or our purses? Let us think instead of what threatens our souls.”

  4. Detroit Police Chief James Craig:

    If someone threatens to kill the president, that person would be arrested and prosecuted, how is it any different when someone threatens to kill white cops?

  5. President Trump:

    You are powerful witnesses to a menace that threatens our world, and your strength inspires us all, tonight we pledge to honor Otto’s memory with American resolve.

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