in danger

idiom

: 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.

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Jones said her agency will have more resources to help people in danger of becoming homeless with money for back rent or other help. —

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 The $120 million park is not in danger of sliding into the Ohio, parks officials say. —

Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024 In the show, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts find out their troop is in danger of disbanding. —

Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 June 2024 In 2021, at the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Democrats asserted that Trump had incited an attack on the U.S. Capitol, put his own vice president in danger and expressed solidarity with rioters who sought to overturn the 2020 election in his name. —

The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in danger

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