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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That leaves them out of pocket, at risk of reputational damage and in danger of losing customers who blame them, rather than the cloud services provider, for the problem.
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown argued that the circumstances justified immediate action and that continuing the pursuit would likely have put others in danger.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Hayward said the winter storm could be worse than the winter storm of 1994, which caused widespread damage to power lines, paired with lingering, dangerous cold, left about 750,000 people in danger and in the dark, some for up to a month, according to previous reporting from the Clarion Ledger.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
The New York Post reported that an accidental discharge of Pretti's Sig Sauer P320 pistol, which was being held by an agent after it was taken away from him, may have made authorities believe their lives were in danger.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown argued that the circumstances justified immediate action and that continuing the pursuit would likely have put others in danger.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Hayward said the winter storm could be worse than the winter storm of 1994, which caused widespread damage to power lines, paired with lingering, dangerous cold, left about 750,000 people in danger and in the dark, some for up to a month, according to previous reporting from the Clarion Ledger.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
The New York Post reported that an accidental discharge of Pretti's Sig Sauer P320 pistol, which was being held by an agent after it was taken away from him, may have made authorities believe their lives were in danger.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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