in jeopardy
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: 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 amid the celebration, some today are questioning if the gains made in the post-Civil Rights era are in jeopardy, both on a national and local level.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
In regions affected by conflict, natural disasters or climate degradation, these irreplaceable sites and items are in jeopardy.
—Sattie Persaud, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Harvey Weinstein health in jeopardy Weinstein's verdict comes as the disgraced movie mogul's health deteriorates.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 June 2025
He's been durable enough to make at least 27 starts in every non-pandemic season since 2017, but that streak is now in jeopardy with his latest injuries.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
In regions affected by conflict, natural disasters or climate degradation, these irreplaceable sites and items are in jeopardy.
—Sattie Persaud, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Harvey Weinstein health in jeopardy Weinstein's verdict comes as the disgraced movie mogul's health deteriorates.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 June 2025
He's been durable enough to make at least 27 starts in every non-pandemic season since 2017, but that streak is now in jeopardy with his latest injuries.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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