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Discover LudwigThe phrase "perilous to" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe something that poses a danger or risk to someone or something. Example: "The storm conditions were perilous to the sailors attempting to navigate the treacherous waters."
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This wealth of evidence is perilous to the Mafia.
It is perilous to mix quantities with qualities.
It is most perilous to be a speaker of Truth.
That is, where circumstances make it onerous or perilous to work in transit, don't do it.
Mr. Harling suggested that the government's strategy was aimed at making it too perilous to protest.
"The conditions in this premises," the sign read, "are imminently perilous to life".
Even if nothing comes of it, the federal investigation could prove perilous to the party's reputation.
The inspector said the ground floor was "imminently perilous to life".
This is politically perilous, to say the least — and Republicans have noticed.
When asked to quantify it, Mr. Staggs said it would be "perilous to predict specific numbers".
Different inflation rates and accounting procedures can make it perilous to compare the profitability of banks in different countries.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com