Debris choked the waters, and they kept the oars at hand to push off any large pieces that threatened damage to the boat.

The most important rule gave the government the right to simply say "no" to any mine that threatened "irreparable damage" to the environment.

A sensation that ordinarily does not cause pain will become painful if made so intense as to threaten damage.

The move threatens further damage to the pact, now stalemated over paramilitary arms.

Are there cars either side that might threaten door-opening damage?

It would not only fleece American taxpayers of valuable public assets but, if the mining went forward, could also threaten enormous environmental damage.

A4 Polish austerity budget threatens further social damage.

When too much snow threatens damage, I am out despite the cold, broom in hand, liberating branches from their heavy white burden.

In order to claim special compensation, it must be shown that the vessel itself or the cargo threatened damage to the environment.

Why should his death, however tragic, threaten irreparable damage to an institutional structure of such proven strength?