in jeopardy
idiom
: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger
He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.
The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.
Adverse public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.
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But the Raiders, after a 2-2 start, went on a 10-game losing streak to put his job in jeopardy.
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Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Energy risks are growing across the United States and Canada, including several areas in jeopardy of energy supply shortfalls amid extreme weather patterns.
—George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
When Mao died, in September 1976, and the old order seemed in jeopardy, Hu was ready to advance the radical cause of reform in China.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 to have a shot at the playoffs, but now, star RB Chase Brown is in jeopardy of missing the all-important game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Energy risks are growing across the United States and Canada, including several areas in jeopardy of energy supply shortfalls amid extreme weather patterns.
—George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
When Mao died, in September 1976, and the old order seemed in jeopardy, Hu was ready to advance the radical cause of reform in China.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 to have a shot at the playoffs, but now, star RB Chase Brown is in jeopardy of missing the all-important game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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