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.
Examples of in danger in a Sentence
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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
But now the remnants of that millenniums-old history are in danger of being damaged or even lost.
—Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The zoo is in danger of losing its accreditation due to outdated habitats.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
Storms and intense flooding put nearly 1,500 east Tonto Basin residents in danger every year as dirt roads that travel through the basin become unusable.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
Advertisement Climate & Environment For Subscribers Joshua Tree’s famed three-legged coyote Tripod is in danger of being loved to death
March 11, 2024
The first snake to be released is a Mojave green.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Even so, the entire Horological Holy Trinity (Patek, AP and Vacheron) was in danger of getting stuck in the era of disco, cocaine and polyester—which was perhaps unbecoming of brands dating back centuries.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Chronically under-funded, Florida’s system of care has left hundreds of state psychiatric patients in danger.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
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
But now the remnants of that millenniums-old history are in danger of being damaged or even lost.
—Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The zoo is in danger of losing its accreditation due to outdated habitats.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
Storms and intense flooding put nearly 1,500 east Tonto Basin residents in danger every year as dirt roads that travel through the basin become unusable.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
Advertisement Climate & Environment For Subscribers Joshua Tree’s famed three-legged coyote Tripod is in danger of being loved to death
March 11, 2024
The first snake to be released is a Mojave green.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Even so, the entire Horological Holy Trinity (Patek, AP and Vacheron) was in danger of getting stuck in the era of disco, cocaine and polyester—which was perhaps unbecoming of brands dating back centuries.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Chronically under-funded, Florida’s system of care has left hundreds of state psychiatric patients in danger.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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