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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Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Cal Raleigh hit his 60th home run on Wednesday night, putting Aaron Judge's American League home run record in danger.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
And several of those teams are down to 10 to 12 players and in danger of not finishing the season.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Cal Raleigh hit his 60th home run on Wednesday night, putting Aaron Judge's American League home run record in danger.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
And several of those teams are down to 10 to 12 players and in danger of not finishing the season.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in danger
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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