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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McGuffin holds onto the 7th spot, and may get ousted early at the hands of Newman in Dallas, which could put his spot in jeopardy based on the results in Milwaukee. Prediction: Newman will out-point Patriquin the rest of the way and claim the #8 spot. —

Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Even social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare could be in jeopardy if the cuts Musk is proposing get underway, experts say. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Driving the news: If Black voter turnout continues to lag in North Carolina, Harris' ability to win the swing state — and potentially the presidency — could be in jeopardy. —

Lucille Sherman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024 If Ming can steamroll him, Thresher argues, then anyone else with interests in the sector is in jeopardy. —

Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in jeopardy