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.

Examples of in jeopardy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Paige’s therapy practice, meanwhile, is in jeopardy and Finn (Faly Rakotohavana) must navigate his anxiety. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Four batters later, Dominic Crisp’s two-RBI double put the Lions’ outright county title in jeopardy as in the blink of an eye, Liberty found itself down 7-4. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024 The airline group's stance implies that crew taking 15 to 20 minutes to pump on board would somehow put fliers in jeopardy, but flight attendants and breastfeeding experts say pumping on a plane is perfectly safe and poses no harm to passengers or crew. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2023 Some cities are facing more stress than others, with 75% of CMBS office loans in Chicago and 65% in Denver in jeopardy, according to the firm. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in jeopardy 

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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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