But church officials have to be careful not to cross the line into campaigning for a specific candidate, which could threaten their tax-exempt status.

The problem arose when a reorganization plan presented earlier this month to the Legislature's leadership included language that seemed to threaten the trust's independent status.

A financial motive thus was viewed as threatening a man's status as free.

The attacks have threatened the zone's status as the safest place in Iraq.

They wanted advice on what sort of appearances would be appropriate and would not threaten the children's amateur status.

The character is shown as willing to destroy anything that would threaten his new status as public hero.

The 1960s saw the rise of comprehensive education, which threatened Reading's status.

Losing out to those cities could threaten New York's status as a shipping power in the 21st century.

The governors fear that a move to set up a panel to consider the introduction of grammar schools threatens their status and stability.

Such a move would probably not threaten the Magic's status as tenant in the venue.