in jeopardy

phrase

: 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

President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed as fake news any notion that Mexico is in jeopardy of losing the collection. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Wells Fargo’s earnings are a test of whether the stock’s standing in our portfolio remains in jeopardy. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The show wrapped up its nine-episode first season on July 3 with a huge cliffhanger that puts a main character in jeopardy. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

The California Department of Social Services, the agency that administers the CalFresh dollars, said in June that about 665,000 state residents are in jeopardy of losing their benefits due to new work requirements. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026