Sentence examples for under a precarious from inspiring English sources

This means readings from several people can be taken from a single position, and someone's vitals can be taken even if the person is in a dangerous position — under a precarious piece of rubble or electrical line, for instance.

The persuasion campaigns, which are just getting under way, come at a precarious time for many banks and credit unions as they scramble to find new revenue streams amid an economic downturn and new laws and regulations that threaten profitability.

The kingdom of Champa existed alongside the Khmer kingdom, sometimes passing under its rule, sometimes maintaining a precarious independence.

The largely Croat republic of Ragusa maintained a precarious autonomy under the suzerainty of Venice, Hungary, and (after 1397) the Ottoman Empire.

Bailouts are already under way in Greece, Ireland and Portugal, while Italy remains in a precarious state.

With so many trans-related lawsuits currently under review nationwide, that leaves trans Americans in a precarious position.

These trends have left many native species in a precarious situation and forest plantation companies under considerable financial pressure.

Under the enlightened governorship of Lachlan Macquarie (1810 21), Sydney developed from a precarious penal settlement into a thriving, respectable town.

The Despotate of the Morea, under the constant threat of renewed Turkish invasion clung on to a precarious independence only through continuous gifts and tribute to Turahan.

Stephen maintained a precarious hold on power but agreed to a compromise under which Matilda's son Henry would succeed him.

It is a precarious existence.