in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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The press handling the Sun-Times, which was scheduled to begin its run at 11 p.m., developed electrical problems and was in danger of being delayed.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2024
Most people, however, only become aware of them when a meaningful area or building in the community is in danger of redevelopment or demolition.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 18 May 2024
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2024
Most people, however, only become aware of them when a meaningful area or building in the community is in danger of redevelopment or demolition.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 18 May 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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