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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Sohn’s dad’s status as a high-level official in the region would put him in danger if communist forces took over.
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Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Hanging from a tree requires careful consideration of other wildlife that may be able to snack on the bird seed or put birds in danger.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
No public servant should have to assess their survival based on timing, and no family should feel their commitment to their community has placed them in danger.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition, several Epstein victims criticized the DOJ for allegedly not keeping them informed about the contents of Friday's release — a move some survivors said could have put them in danger, according to several news reports.
—Liz Napolitano,dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Hanging from a tree requires careful consideration of other wildlife that may be able to snack on the bird seed or put birds in danger.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
No public servant should have to assess their survival based on timing, and no family should feel their commitment to their community has placed them in danger.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition, several Epstein victims criticized the DOJ for allegedly not keeping them informed about the contents of Friday's release — a move some survivors said could have put them in danger, according to several news reports.
—Liz Napolitano,dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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