For a perilous moment, the Allies feared they were losing.

We're at a perilous moment in Iraqi history, but the situation is not collapsing.

In one week from now the perilous moment of the last projection will draw nigh.

Several made up fantastic lies to gain his notice only for a perilous moment.

It could have been a perilous moment for Hodgkin's reputation.

He had so much more to live now than ever before, and he was facing the most perilous moment of his lifetime.

But surely we owe thanks to you who came at so perilous a moment to our aid.

For one perilous moment, she sensed in him a hot, consuming demand that was overwhelming.

For one long, perilous moment, there was a protracted silence.

Western diplomats and American officials say that it is a perilous moment on the subcontinent.